Question 1

Regarding alcohol use among college students, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Two out of three college students drink alcohol at least once a month. 
B) One out of five college students in the U.S. engage in binge drinking. 
C) Those who begin drinking early and who binge drink are at higher risk for later alcoholism than those who do not. 
D) Students who are more strongly committed to academic achievement are less likely to engage in binge drinking. 
E) Beer drinking and drinking games are a serious concern for college officials because they place students at risk of coma or death from alcohol overdose. 
A) Two out of three college students drink alcohol at least once a month. 
B) One out of five college students in the U.S. engage in binge drinking. 
C) Those who begin drinking early and who binge drink are at higher risk for later alcoholism than those who do not. 
D) Students who are more strongly committed to academic achievement are less likely to engage in binge drinking. 
E) Beer drinking and drinking games are a serious concern for college officials because they place students at risk of coma or death from alcohol overdose. B

Question 2

Lorna was just pulled over by the police for suspicious driving. Testing revealed her blood alcohol level to be .25. Which description is the police officer most likely to have written regarding Lorna's appearance and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) She showed impaired judgment and a low level of alertness. 
B) She was conscious but stuporous, with no comprehension of the events around her. 
C) Her reaction time was below normal, with impaired motor function. 
D) She exhibited slurred speech, stupor, and a lack of balance. 
E) Her reaction time was very poor, and she had markedly impaired motor function. 
A) She showed impaired judgment and a low level of alertness. 
B) She was conscious but stuporous, with no comprehension of the events around her. 
C) Her reaction time was below normal, with impaired motor function. 
D) She exhibited slurred speech, stupor, and a lack of balance. 
E) Her reaction time was very poor, and she had markedly impaired motor function. D

Question 3

All but which of the following are considered psychological factors that contribute to the development of drug use and dependence?

Accepted Answer

A) a high need for sensation 
B) desire to escape troubling emotions 
C) feelings of hopelessness 
D) desire to reduce anxiety 
E) negative expectancies about drugs' effects 
A) a high need for sensation 
B) desire to escape troubling emotions 
C) feelings of hopelessness 
D) desire to reduce anxiety 
E) negative expectancies about drugs' effects E

Question 4

Many of the drugs of abuse share the tendency to increase levels of which neurotransmitter in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) melatonin 
D) GABA 
E) epinephrine 
A) dopamine 
B) serotonin 
C) melatonin 
D) GABA 
E) epinephrine

Question 5

You see your friend Leonid at a party. He is talking loudly and slurring his words. He also has trouble maintaining his balance. Leonid is probably under the influence of

Accepted Answer

A) LSD. 
B) heroin. 
C) alcohol. 
D) amphetamines. 
E) MDMA. 
A) LSD. 
B) heroin. 
C) alcohol. 
D) amphetamines. 
E) MDMA.

Question 6

Meditation is useful in treating each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) high blood pressure. 
B) insomnia. 
C) chronic pain. 
D) diabetes. 
E) depression. 
A) high blood pressure. 
B) insomnia. 
C) chronic pain. 
D) diabetes. 
E) depression.

Question 7

Among teenagers who begin smoking, about what proportion or percentage will eventually die of smoking-related causes?

Accepted Answer

A) one in twenty 
B) one in ten 
C) one in three 
D) one in two 
E) virtually all, more than 90 percent 
A) one in twenty 
B) one in ten 
C) one in three 
D) one in two 
E) virtually all, more than 90 percent

Question 8

Regarding sleepwalking disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleepwalking disorder occurs more often in children than in adults, and about 1 to 5 percent of children have the disorder. 
B) Sleepwalking generally occurs during deep, NREM sleep. 
C) Awakening a sleepwalker can be harmful. 
D) Sleepwalkers do not usually remember their nighttime wanderings. 
E) Sleepwalkers can have accidents during their nighttime wanderings. 
A) Sleepwalking disorder occurs more often in children than in adults, and about 1 to 5 percent of children have the disorder. 
B) Sleepwalking generally occurs during deep, NREM sleep. 
C) Awakening a sleepwalker can be harmful. 
D) Sleepwalkers do not usually remember their nighttime wanderings. 
E) Sleepwalkers can have accidents during their nighttime wanderings.

Question 9

Regarding daydreaming, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The majority of daydreams have sexual themes. 
B) People are more prone to daydream when they are bored. 
C) People are more prone to daydream when they are engaged in unstructured activities. 
D) Most daydreams involve the mundane tasks of everyday life. 
E) Daydreaming is a form of consciousness that occurs during a waking state. 
A) The majority of daydreams have sexual themes. 
B) People are more prone to daydream when they are bored. 
C) People are more prone to daydream when they are engaged in unstructured activities. 
D) Most daydreams involve the mundane tasks of everyday life. 
E) Daydreaming is a form of consciousness that occurs during a waking state.

Question 10

Kelsey has a sleep disorder in which she suddenly wakes up in the night with a panicky scream. She is only able to remember fragments of her dream images, and she is dazed and frightened upon awakening. Which sleep disorder does Kelsey most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) Sleepwalking disorder 
B) Nightmare disorder 
C) Narcolepsy 
D) Sleep apnea 
E) Sleep terror disorder 
A) Sleepwalking disorder 
B) Nightmare disorder 
C) Narcolepsy 
D) Sleep apnea 
E) Sleep terror disorder

Question 11

On many nights, Matilda claims to be able to decide in advance what she will dream about, as well as to be able to control her dreams as they occur. The term _____ is used to describe Matilda's dreams.

Accepted Answer

A) abnormal 
B) precognitive 
C) latent 
D) manifest 
E) lucid 
A) abnormal 
B) precognitive 
C) latent 
D) manifest 
E) lucid

Question 12

Opioids utilize the same receptors in the brain as

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin. 
B) endorphins. 
C) dopamine. 
D) norepinephrine. 
E) GABA. 
A) serotonin. 
B) endorphins. 
C) dopamine. 
D) norepinephrine. 
E) GABA.

Question 13

Sheila is awake and in an alert state. Sheila's brain wave pattern should consist primarily of

Accepted Answer

A) alpha waves. 
B) beta waves. 
C) gamma waves. 
D) delta waves. 
E) small, irregular waves. 
A) alpha waves. 
B) beta waves. 
C) gamma waves. 
D) delta waves. 
E) small, irregular waves.

Question 14

Other factors being equal, which of the following people should be hardest to awaken?

Accepted Answer

A) Mary Esther is in Stage 1 of sleep. 
B) Sarah is in Stage 2 of sleep. 
C) Randy is in Stage 3 of sleep. 
D) Ed has just fallen asleep. 
E) None of these; there are no differences in the ability to awaken in the different stages of sleep. 
A) Mary Esther is in Stage 1 of sleep. 
B) Sarah is in Stage 2 of sleep. 
C) Randy is in Stage 3 of sleep. 
D) Ed has just fallen asleep. 
E) None of these; there are no differences in the ability to awaken in the different stages of sleep.

Question 15

Jet lag has shown to be associated with all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) disruptions to the sleep-wake cycle 
B) irritability 
C) fatigue 
D) difficulties in concentration 
E) decreases in daydreaming 
A) disruptions to the sleep-wake cycle 
B) irritability 
C) fatigue 
D) difficulties in concentration 
E) decreases in daydreaming

Question 16

All but which of the following people are predicted to be experiencing an altered state of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A) Lacey, who is in a long-distance marathon 
B) Ethan, who is studying for exams 
C) Adrienne, who is under hypnosis 
D) Will, who is drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana 
E) Taylor, who is meditating 
A) Lacey, who is in a long-distance marathon 
B) Ethan, who is studying for exams 
C) Adrienne, who is under hypnosis 
D) Will, who is drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana 
E) Taylor, who is meditating

Question 17

_____ is an example of a synthetic opioid.

Accepted Answer

A) Percodan. 
B) Codeine 
C) Ecstasy 
D) Methaqualone 
E) Heroin 
A) Percodan. 
B) Codeine 
C) Ecstasy 
D) Methaqualone 
E) Heroin

Question 18

The textbook describes each of the following functions of sleep EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A) a memory consolidation function. 
B) a protective function. 
C) an encoding function. 
D) a restorative function. 
E) an energy conservation function. 
A) a memory consolidation function. 
B) a protective function. 
C) an encoding function. 
D) a restorative function. 
E) an energy conservation function.

Question 19

Juanita and Emilia are Latino sisters who were both raised in a family and community that discouraged drinking among women. Juanita has been living in the U.S. for 15 years, while Emilia remained in their home country. Now, Juanita drinks alcohol much more regularly and heavily than Emilia. This is an example of which type of influence on drug use?

Accepted Answer

A) acculturation 
B) genetics 
C) peer pressure 
D) biological 
E) socioeconomic conditions 
A) acculturation 
B) genetics 
C) peer pressure 
D) biological 
E) socioeconomic conditions

Question 20

Which of the following is a "paradoxical" effect of nicotine?

Accepted Answer

A) a mild "rush" 
B) decreased appetite 
C) increased arousal 
D) increased concentration 
E) mental calmness and relaxation 
A) a mild "rush" 
B) decreased appetite 
C) increased arousal 
D) increased concentration 
E) mental calmness and relaxation

Regarding alcohol use among college students, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Lorna was just pulled over by the police for suspicious driving. Testing revealed her blood alcohol level to be .25. Which description is the police officer most likely to have written regarding Lorna's appearance and behavior?

All but which of the following are considered psychological factors that contribute to the development of drug use and dependence?

Many of the drugs of abuse share the tendency to increase levels of which neurotransmitter in the brain?

You see your friend Leonid at a party. He is talking loudly and slurring his words. He also has trouble maintaining his balance. Leonid is probably under the influence of

Meditation is useful in treating each of the following EXCEPT

Among teenagers who begin smoking, about what proportion or percentage will eventually die of smoking-related causes?

Regarding sleepwalking disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding daydreaming, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Kelsey has a sleep disorder in which she suddenly wakes up in the night with a panicky scream. She is only able to remember fragments of her dream images, and she is dazed and frightened upon awakening. Which sleep disorder does Kelsey most likely have?

On many nights, Matilda claims to be able to decide in advance what she will dream about, as well as to be able to control her dreams as they occur. The term _____ is used to describe Matilda's dreams.

Opioids utilize the same receptors in the brain as

Sheila is awake and in an alert state. Sheila's brain wave pattern should consist primarily of

Other factors being equal, which of the following people should be hardest to awaken?

Jet lag has shown to be associated with all but which of the following?

All but which of the following people are predicted to be experiencing an altered state of consciousness?

_____ is an example of a synthetic opioid.

The textbook describes each of the following functions of sleep EXCEPT for

Which of the following is a "paradoxical" effect of nicotine?

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Regarding alcohol use among college students, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Lorna was just pulled over by the police for suspicious driving. Testing revealed her blood alcohol level to be .25. Which description is the police officer most likely to have written regarding Lorna's appearance and behavior?

All but which of the following are considered psychological factors that contribute to the development of drug use and dependence?

Many of the drugs of abuse share the tendency to increase levels of which neurotransmitter in the brain?

You see your friend Leonid at a party. He is talking loudly and slurring his words. He also has trouble maintaining his balance. Leonid is probably under the influence of

Meditation is useful in treating each of the following EXCEPT

Among teenagers who begin smoking, about what proportion or percentage will eventually die of smoking-related causes?

Regarding sleepwalking disorder, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding daydreaming, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Kelsey has a sleep disorder in which she suddenly wakes up in the night with a panicky scream. She is only able to remember fragments of her dream images, and she is dazed and frightened upon awakening. Which sleep disorder does Kelsey most likely have?

On many nights, Matilda claims to be able to decide in advance what she will dream about, as well as to be able to control her dreams as they occur. The term _____ is used to describe Matilda's dreams.

Opioids utilize the same receptors in the brain as

Sheila is awake and in an alert state. Sheila's brain wave pattern should consist primarily of

Other factors being equal, which of the following people should be hardest to awaken?

Jet lag has shown to be associated with all but which of the following?

All but which of the following people are predicted to be experiencing an altered state of consciousness?

_____ is an example of a synthetic opioid.

The textbook describes each of the following functions of sleep EXCEPT for

Which of the following is a "paradoxical" effect of nicotine?

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

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Memory

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