Question 1

Alcoholism: nature or nurture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nature: specific genetic mechanisms have been isolated. 
B)  Nurture: it's the widespread availability of alcohol that's to blame. 
C)  Nurture: it's mostly the drinker's early home environment. 
D)  Nature and nurture: it's a complex interaction. 
A)  Nature: specific genetic mechanisms have been isolated. 
B)  Nurture: it's the widespread availability of alcohol that's to blame. 
C)  Nurture: it's mostly the drinker's early home environment. 
D)  Nature and nurture: it's a complex interaction.

Question 2

Nightmares usually occur during ______ sleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nightmares usually occur during ______ sleep....

Question 3

Brett reports a dream about a stranger who robs him on the bus. According to Freud, this would be the__________ content of the dream.

Accepted Answer

A)  repressed 
B)  latent 
C)  expressed 
D)  manifest 
A)  repressed 
B)  latent 
C)  expressed 
D)  manifest

Question 4

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1 sleep-lasts only a few minutes, transition from wakefulness to sleep 
B)  Stage 2 sleep-slower, more regular wave pattern, sleep spindles 
C)  Stage 3 sleep-paradoxical sleep, paralysis 
D)  Stage 4 sleep-we are least responsive to external stimuli, sleepwalking 
A)  Stage 1 sleep-lasts only a few minutes, transition from wakefulness to sleep 
B)  Stage 2 sleep-slower, more regular wave pattern, sleep spindles 
C)  Stage 3 sleep-paradoxical sleep, paralysis 
D)  Stage 4 sleep-we are least responsive to external stimuli, sleepwalking

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a difference between waking consciousness and hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The difference between these two states is not clearly defined. 
B)  Many physiological differences distinguish the hypnotic state from waking consciousness. 
C)  Memory of childhood events is much more accurate under hypnosis than in the waking state. 
D)  The tendency to tell the truth is stronger under hypnosis than in the waking state. 
A)  The difference between these two states is not clearly defined. 
B)  Many physiological differences distinguish the hypnotic state from waking consciousness. 
C)  Memory of childhood events is much more accurate under hypnosis than in the waking state. 
D)  The tendency to tell the truth is stronger under hypnosis than in the waking state.

Question 6

How do psychoactive drugs influence the action of neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can enhance the release of neurotransmitters. 
B)  They can mimic the effects of neurotransmitters. 
C)  They can delay the reuptake of neurotransmitters. 
D)  Any of these 
A)  They can enhance the release of neurotransmitters. 
B)  They can mimic the effects of neurotransmitters. 
C)  They can delay the reuptake of neurotransmitters. 
D)  Any of these

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT fall under the parasonmnia category of sleep disturbances?

Accepted Answer

A)  nightmares 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  sleepwalking 
D)  sleep talking 
A)  nightmares 
B)  sleep apnea 
C)  sleepwalking 
D)  sleep talking

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT fall under the dysomnia category of sleep disturbances?

Accepted Answer

A)  sleepwalking 
B)  insomnia 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  sleep apnea 
A)  sleepwalking 
B)  insomnia 
C)  narcolepsy 
D)  sleep apnea

Question 9

Which altered state of consciousness is/are CORRECTLY matched with its definition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypnosis-a trancelike state of heightened susceptibility 
B)  Meditation-a technique to refocus attention 
C)  both of these options 
D)  none of these options 
A)  Hypnosis-a trancelike state of heightened susceptibility 
B)  Meditation-a technique to refocus attention 
C)  both of these options 
D)  none of these options

Question 10

The pursuit of altered states of consciousness appears to be nearly universal across cultures. Would this fact be of interest to an evolutionary psychologist? Why or why not? How might an evolutionary psychologist begin to approach the topic of altered states of consciousness? Provide as thoughtful a response as you can.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pursuit of altered states of consciousness...

Question 11

A disruption in our circadian rhythms can sometimes result in a form of seasonal depression, known as________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A disruption in our circadian rhythms can...

Question 12

The persistent inability to fall or stay asleep is a symptom of

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  night terrors. 
D)  sleep apnea. 
A)  insomnia. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  night terrors. 
D)  sleep apnea.

Alcoholism: nature or nurture?

Nightmares usually occur during ______ sleep.

Brett reports a dream about a stranger who robs him on the bus. According to Freud, this would be the__________ content of the dream.

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a difference between waking consciousness and hypnosis?

How do psychoactive drugs influence the action of neurotransmitters?

Which of the following does NOT fall under the parasonmnia category of sleep disturbances?

Which of the following does NOT fall under the dysomnia category of sleep disturbances?

Which altered state of consciousness is/are CORRECTLY matched with its definition?

A disruption in our circadian rhythms can sometimes result in a form of seasonal depression, known as________.

The persistent inability to fall or stay asleep is a symptom of

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Exam 4: Exploring Altered States of Consciousness, Sleep, and Drug Use

Alcoholism: nature or nurture?

Nightmares usually occur during ______ sleep.

Brett reports a dream about a stranger who robs him on the bus. According to Freud, this would be the__________ content of the dream.

Which of the following is INCORRECTLY matched?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a difference between waking consciousness and hypnosis?

How do psychoactive drugs influence the action of neurotransmitters?

Which of the following does NOT fall under the parasonmnia category of sleep disturbances?

Which of the following does NOT fall under the dysomnia category of sleep disturbances?

Which altered state of consciousness is/are CORRECTLY matched with its definition?

A disruption in our circadian rhythms can sometimes result in a form of seasonal depression, known as________.

The persistent inability to fall or stay asleep is a symptom of

Psychology: Topics, Perspectives, and Methods

Biological Psychology: Exploring Neurons, Neurotransmitters, and Brain Functions

Sensory Perception and Processing

Conditioning, Reinforcement, Punishment, and Learning

Memory Processes, Consolidation, and Forgetting: Exploring the Complexities of Memory

Exploring the Field of Cognitive Psychology and Problem Solving

Motivation, Emotions, and Sexual Behaviors: an Overview

Understanding Persuasion, Attribution, and Social Cognition in Advertising and Psychology

Developmental Psychology: Exploring Intellectual Issues, Twin Studies, Research Designs, and Developmental Milestones

Personality Theories and Criticisms: a Comprehensive Overview

Understanding Abnormal Behaviour and Mental Disorders in Psychology

Understanding Stress and Coping Strategies in Health Psychology

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