Question 1

Stage hypnotists use tricks and deception more often than the actual induction of hypnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to your textbook, the drugs that are classified as addictive sedative-hypnotics include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine 
B)  alcohol 
C)  LSD 
D)  marijuana 
A)  nicotine 
B)  alcohol 
C)  LSD 
D)  marijuana B

Question 3

Sleep spindles are short bursts of brain activity generated by the

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala. 
B)  thalamus. 
C)  reticular formation. 
D)  corpus callosum. 
A)  amygdala. 
B)  thalamus. 
C)  reticular formation. 
D)  corpus callosum. B

Question 4

Addictive drugs stimulate a brain region called the reticular formation causing it to release the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Shawanda is suffering from panic attacks and has been prescribed a drug that will lower her anxiety and reduce tension. She has most likely been prescribed

Accepted Answer

A)  MDMA. 
B)  oxycodone. 
C)  Ritalin. 
D)  Valium. 
A)  MDMA. 
B)  oxycodone. 
C)  Ritalin. 
D)  Valium.

Question 6

Serious problems related to MDMA use include

Accepted Answer

A)  heart arrhythmias. 
B)  fatal heat exhaustion. 
C)  severe liver damage. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  heart arrhythmias. 
B)  fatal heat exhaustion. 
C)  severe liver damage. 
D)  all of these.

Question 7

Regarding narcolepsy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional excitement, especially laughter, commonly triggers narcolepsy. 
B)  Many victims of narcolepsy also suffer from cataplexy. 
C)  People with narcolepsy tend to fall directly into Stage 4 NREM sleep. 
D)  Narcolepsy is rare, but runs in families, which suggests that it is hereditary. 
A)  Emotional excitement, especially laughter, commonly triggers narcolepsy. 
B)  Many victims of narcolepsy also suffer from cataplexy. 
C)  People with narcolepsy tend to fall directly into Stage 4 NREM sleep. 
D)  Narcolepsy is rare, but runs in families, which suggests that it is hereditary.

Question 8

Of those listed, hypnosis has been shown to be LEAST effective

Accepted Answer

A)  in helping people make better progress during therapy. 
B)  as a way of controlling pain. 
C)  in modifying behaviors, such as smoking or overeating. 
D)  as a tool for inducing relaxation. 
A)  in helping people make better progress during therapy. 
B)  as a way of controlling pain. 
C)  in modifying behaviors, such as smoking or overeating. 
D)  as a tool for inducing relaxation.

Question 9

You have graduated from college and have a new job. At several of the events related to your job, alcohol is being served. According to your textbook, it is possible to pace your drinking so that you will not get drunk and embarrass yourself in front of your boss and colleagues. List these guidelines for paced drinking. Then, explain why alcohol abuse increases with the level of stress in one's life, and identify the danger signs of alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that paced drinking

Question 10

After smoking a pack of cigarettes each day for over ten years, Jackie decided to quit. Unfortunately, she got bad headaches, felt tired, and experienced mood swings. These physical changes are known as __________ symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance 
B)  addiction 
C)  withdrawal 
D)  dependency 
A)  tolerance 
B)  addiction 
C)  withdrawal 
D)  dependency

Question 11

Tests of susceptibility to hypnosis

Accepted Answer

A)  include the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale . 
B)  are administered by stage hypnotists at the very beginning of their act. 
C)  are, in effect, tests of a subject's problem-solving abilities. 
D)  were initially developed by Franz Mesmer . 
A)  include the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale . 
B)  are administered by stage hypnotists at the very beginning of their act. 
C)  are, in effect, tests of a subject's problem-solving abilities. 
D)  were initially developed by Franz Mesmer .

Question 12

According to your textbook, a physical dependence occurs with which of the following drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  nicotine 
D)  all of these 
A)  alcohol 
B)  cocaine 
C)  nicotine 
D)  all of these

Question 13

People with insomnia can lower their arousal level before sleep by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  using progressive muscle relaxation. 
B)  using meditation or blotting out worries with calming images. 
C)  writing down worries or concerns and planning what to do about them the next day. 
D)  engaging in strenuous exercise one to two hours before bedtime. 
A)  using progressive muscle relaxation. 
B)  using meditation or blotting out worries with calming images. 
C)  writing down worries or concerns and planning what to do about them the next day. 
D)  engaging in strenuous exercise one to two hours before bedtime.

Question 14

LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today. His roommate noticed that LaMonte's hands are trembling; his speech is slurred; and he is having trouble even naming common objects. LaMonte is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep loss. 
B)  somnambulism. 
C)  lucid dreaming. 
D)  narcolepsy. 
A)  sleep loss. 
B)  somnambulism. 
C)  lucid dreaming. 
D)  narcolepsy.

Question 15

Imagery rehearsal is a

Accepted Answer

A)  technique to alter consciousness. 
B)  state of REM sleep. 
C)  technique for eliminating nightmares. 
D)  technique for avoiding sleep attacks. 
A)  technique to alter consciousness. 
B)  state of REM sleep. 
C)  technique for eliminating nightmares. 
D)  technique for avoiding sleep attacks.

Question 16

The resinous material scraped from cannabis leaves is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The resinous material scraped from cannabis leaves...

Question 17

Mild sensory deprivation has shown promise as a way to stimulate creative thinking and to enhance sports and music performance skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A long-distance truck driver who abuses a drug in order to stay awake for long hours would probably be an abuser of

Accepted Answer

A)  PCP. 
B)  amphetamines. 
C)  benzodiazepines. 
D)  GHB. 
A)  PCP. 
B)  amphetamines. 
C)  benzodiazepines. 
D)  GHB.

Question 19

Regarding the treatment of alcoholism, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Detoxification frequently produces all the symptoms of drug withdrawal and can be extremely painful. 
B)  Cocaine Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous use a similar spiritual "12-step" program like AA. 
C)  After detoxification, the second step is usually individual behavior therapy using aversion techniques. 
D)  There is a strong tendency for abusive drinkers to deny they have a problem. 
A)  Detoxification frequently produces all the symptoms of drug withdrawal and can be extremely painful. 
B)  Cocaine Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous use a similar spiritual "12-step" program like AA. 
C)  After detoxification, the second step is usually individual behavior therapy using aversion techniques. 
D)  There is a strong tendency for abusive drinkers to deny they have a problem.

Question 20

The effects of caffeine become apparent with doses as small as the amount found in about one-half cup of brewed coffee, which is __________ milligrams.

Accepted Answer

A)  five 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  100 
A)  five 
B)  25 
C)  50 
D)  100

Stage hypnotists use tricks and deception more often than the actual induction of hypnosis.

According to your textbook, the drugs that are classified as addictive sedative-hypnotics include which of the following?

Sleep spindles are short bursts of brain activity generated by the

Addictive drugs stimulate a brain region called the reticular formation causing it to release the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Shawanda is suffering from panic attacks and has been prescribed a drug that will lower her anxiety and reduce tension. She has most likely been prescribed

Serious problems related to MDMA use include

Regarding narcolepsy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Of those listed, hypnosis has been shown to be LEAST effective

After smoking a pack of cigarettes each day for over ten years, Jackie decided to quit. Unfortunately, she got bad headaches, felt tired, and experienced mood swings. These physical changes are known as __________ symptoms.

Tests of susceptibility to hypnosis

According to your textbook, a physical dependence occurs with which of the following drugs?

People with insomnia can lower their arousal level before sleep by doing all of the following EXCEPT

LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today. His roommate noticed that LaMonte's hands are trembling; his speech is slurred; and he is having trouble even naming common objects. LaMonte is most likely suffering from

Imagery rehearsal is a

The resinous material scraped from cannabis leaves is called __________.

Mild sensory deprivation has shown promise as a way to stimulate creative thinking and to enhance sports and music performance skills.

A long-distance truck driver who abuses a drug in order to stay awake for long hours would probably be an abuser of

Regarding the treatment of alcoholism, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The effects of caffeine become apparent with doses as small as the amount found in about one-half cup of brewed coffee, which is __________ milligrams.

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Exam 5: Consciousness

Stage hypnotists use tricks and deception more often than the actual induction of hypnosis.

According to your textbook, the drugs that are classified as addictive sedative-hypnotics include which of the following?

Sleep spindles are short bursts of brain activity generated by the

Addictive drugs stimulate a brain region called the reticular formation causing it to release the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Shawanda is suffering from panic attacks and has been prescribed a drug that will lower her anxiety and reduce tension. She has most likely been prescribed

Serious problems related to MDMA use include

Regarding narcolepsy, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Of those listed, hypnosis has been shown to be LEAST effective

After smoking a pack of cigarettes each day for over ten years, Jackie decided to quit. Unfortunately, she got bad headaches, felt tired, and experienced mood swings. These physical changes are known as __________ symptoms.

Tests of susceptibility to hypnosis

According to your textbook, a physical dependence occurs with which of the following drugs?

People with insomnia can lower their arousal level before sleep by doing all of the following EXCEPT

LaMonte had trouble concentrating in class today. His roommate noticed that LaMonte's hands are trembling; his speech is slurred; and he is having trouble even naming common objects. LaMonte is most likely suffering from

Imagery rehearsal is a

The resinous material scraped from cannabis leaves is called __________.

Mild sensory deprivation has shown promise as a way to stimulate creative thinking and to enhance sports and music performance skills.

A long-distance truck driver who abuses a drug in order to stay awake for long hours would probably be an abuser of

Regarding the treatment of alcoholism, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The effects of caffeine become apparent with doses as small as the amount found in about one-half cup of brewed coffee, which is __________ milligrams.

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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