Question 1

Circadian rhythms are

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A)  patterns that repeat themselves on a twice daily schedule. 
B)  rhythmical processes in your brain. 
C)  biological changes that occur on a 24-hour cycle. 
D)  physical and mental changes associated with the cycle of the moon. 
A)  patterns that repeat themselves on a twice daily schedule. 
B)  rhythmical processes in your brain. 
C)  biological changes that occur on a 24-hour cycle. 
D)  physical and mental changes associated with the cycle of the moon.

Question 2

"Ommmm," Janeesa chants to focus her attention while meditating. Janeesa is using a(n) ________.

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The answer of "Ommmm," Janeesa chants to focus her attention...

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding hypnosis?

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A)  Everyone can be hypnotized. 
B)  Most, but not everyone, can be hypnotized. 
C)  About half the population can be hypnotized. 
D)  Most people cannot be hypnotized. 
A)  Everyone can be hypnotized. 
B)  Most, but not everyone, can be hypnotized. 
C)  About half the population can be hypnotized. 
D)  Most people cannot be hypnotized.

Question 4

Approximately how many Canadians have problems falling asleep?

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A)  1.5 million 
B)  2.4 million 
C)  3.3 million 
D)  3.6 million 
A)  1.5 million 
B)  2.4 million 
C)  3.3 million 
D)  3.6 million

Question 5

According to your text, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) may reflect

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A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  none of these options 
A)  sleep apnea. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  none of these options

Question 6

According to your text, why do many people use drugs?

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A)  The thrill of trying something new. 
B)  Peer pressure. 
C)  Drug use by role models. 
D)  All of these 
A)  The thrill of trying something new. 
B)  Peer pressure. 
C)  Drug use by role models. 
D)  All of these

Question 7

In meditation, the focus of attention may be a

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A)  word. 
B)  picture. 
C)  part of the body. 
D)  Any of these. 
A)  word. 
B)  picture. 
C)  part of the body. 
D)  Any of these.

Question 8

Gerri and Hal had several drinks at a party last night; she had three drinks, while he had four. Which of the two was binge drinking?

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A)  Hal 
B)  Gerri 
C)  Neither of them were binge drinking. 
D)  Both were binge drinking. 
A)  Hal 
B)  Gerri 
C)  Neither of them were binge drinking. 
D)  Both were binge drinking.

Question 9

Which drug class is/are CORRECTLY matched with its description?

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A)  barbiturates-induce sleep; reduce stress; increase relaxation 
B)  narcotics-relieve pain; increase relaxation; relieve anxiety 
C)  hallucinogens-produce perceptual changes 
D)  All of these are correctly matched. 
A)  barbiturates-induce sleep; reduce stress; increase relaxation 
B)  narcotics-relieve pain; increase relaxation; relieve anxiety 
C)  hallucinogens-produce perceptual changes 
D)  All of these are correctly matched.

Question 10

Sleep disturbances that result in problems with the quality of sleep someone gets are known as________.

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The answer of Sleep disturbances that result in problems with...

Question 11

Binge drinking is defined as a male having ______ or more drinks in one sitting or a female having more than _____ drinks in one sitting.

Accepted Answer

A)  five; four 
B)  six; five 
C)  four; five 
D)  four; three 
A)  five; four 
B)  six; five 
C)  four; five 
D)  four; three

Question 12

Some energy drinks may contain up to _____ mg of caffeine, while an average cup of coffee containsabout 100-150mg.

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The answer of Some energy drinks may contain up to...

Question 13

Which of the following might be termed an "altered" state of consciousness?

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A)  sleep 
B)  dreaming 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  sleep 
B)  dreaming 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 14

A mental state other than an ordinary waking state is

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A)  a state of mental awareness. 
B)  an altered state of consciousness. 
C)  alertness. 
D)  selective attention. 
A)  a state of mental awareness. 
B)  an altered state of consciousness. 
C)  alertness. 
D)  selective attention.

Question 15

People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) report feeling ________ with an increased appetite.

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The answer of People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) report...

Question 16

The stage of sleep that is marked by eye movements, dreaming, and paralysis of the muscles is called__________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  transitional 
B)  paralytical 
C)  REM 
D)  circadian 
A)  transitional 
B)  paralytical 
C)  REM 
D)  circadian

Question 17

In ________ meditation, individuals try to be present in the moment while meditating by focusing ontheir breathing and ignoring any thoughts that may arise.

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The answer of In ________ meditation, individuals try to be...

Question 18

Which of the following statements most accurately expresses the overall relationship between hypnotic and normal waking states of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypnotic and normal waking states are very different states of consciousness. 
B)  Hypnotic and normal waking states are actually very similar states of consciousness 
C)  The hypnotic state is basically an exaggerated or magnified version of normal waking consciousness. 
D)  Hypnotic and normal waking consciousness are different in some ways but similar in others. 
A)  Hypnotic and normal waking states are very different states of consciousness. 
B)  Hypnotic and normal waking states are actually very similar states of consciousness 
C)  The hypnotic state is basically an exaggerated or magnified version of normal waking consciousness. 
D)  Hypnotic and normal waking consciousness are different in some ways but similar in others.

Question 19

Most people enter REM sleep every ____ minutes. This means that most people have about _____ REM periods per night.

Accepted Answer

A)  60; 3 to 4 
B)  90; 4 to 5 
C)  60; 4 to 5 
D)  100; 3 to 4 
A)  60; 3 to 4 
B)  90; 4 to 5 
C)  60; 4 to 5 
D)  100; 3 to 4

Question 20

When people stop using a drug, they often go into a period of ________ in which their craving for thedrug may become irresistible.

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance 
B)  withdrawal 
C)  dependence 
D)  none of these options 
A)  tolerance 
B)  withdrawal 
C)  dependence 
D)  none of these options

Circadian rhythms are

"Ommmm," Janeesa chants to focus her attention while meditating. Janeesa is using a(n) ________.

Which of the following is true regarding hypnosis?

Approximately how many Canadians have problems falling asleep?

According to your text, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) may reflect

According to your text, why do many people use drugs?

In meditation, the focus of attention may be a

Gerri and Hal had several drinks at a party last night; she had three drinks, while he had four. Which of the two was binge drinking?

Which drug class is/are CORRECTLY matched with its description?

Sleep disturbances that result in problems with the quality of sleep someone gets are known as________.

Binge drinking is defined as a male having __ or more drinks in one sitting or a female having more than _ drinks in one sitting.

Some energy drinks may contain up to _____ mg of caffeine, while an average cup of coffee containsabout 100-150mg.

Which of the following might be termed an "altered" state of consciousness?

A mental state other than an ordinary waking state is

People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) report feeling ________ with an increased appetite.

The stage of sleep that is marked by eye movements, dreaming, and paralysis of the muscles is called__________ sleep.

In ________ meditation, individuals try to be present in the moment while meditating by focusing ontheir breathing and ignoring any thoughts that may arise.

Which of the following statements most accurately expresses the overall relationship between hypnotic and normal waking states of consciousness?

Most people enter REM sleep every minutes. This means that most people have about _ REM periods per night.

When people stop using a drug, they often go into a period of ________ in which their craving for thedrug may become irresistible.

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Circadian rhythms are

"Ommmm," Janeesa chants to focus her attention while meditating. Janeesa is using a(n) ________.

Which of the following is true regarding hypnosis?

Approximately how many Canadians have problems falling asleep?

According to your text, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) may reflect

According to your text, why do many people use drugs?

In meditation, the focus of attention may be a

Gerri and Hal had several drinks at a party last night; she had three drinks, while he had four. Which of the two was binge drinking?

Which drug class is/are CORRECTLY matched with its description?

Sleep disturbances that result in problems with the quality of sleep someone gets are known as________.

Binge drinking is defined as a male having ______ or more drinks in one sitting or a female having more than _____ drinks in one sitting.

Some energy drinks may contain up to _____ mg of caffeine, while an average cup of coffee containsabout 100-150mg.

Which of the following might be termed an "altered" state of consciousness?

A mental state other than an ordinary waking state is

People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) report feeling ________ with an increased appetite.

The stage of sleep that is marked by eye movements, dreaming, and paralysis of the muscles is called__________ sleep.

In ________ meditation, individuals try to be present in the moment while meditating by focusing ontheir breathing and ignoring any thoughts that may arise.

Which of the following statements most accurately expresses the overall relationship between hypnotic and normal waking states of consciousness?

Most people enter REM sleep every ____ minutes. This means that most people have about _____ REM periods per night.

When people stop using a drug, they often go into a period of ________ in which their craving for thedrug may become irresistible.

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Exploring the Field of Cognitive Psychology and Problem Solving

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Binge drinking is defined as a male having __ or more drinks in one sitting or a female having more than _ drinks in one sitting.

Most people enter REM sleep every minutes. This means that most people have about _ REM periods per night.