Question 1

Since hallucinogens alter sensory perceptions and produce sensory distortions,they are also called

Accepted Answer

A)  speed. 
B)  psychedelics. 
C)  narcotics. 
D)  opioids. 
E)  intoxicants. 
A)  speed. 
B)  psychedelics. 
C)  narcotics. 
D)  opioids. 
E)  intoxicants. B

Question 2

All of the following are tranquilizers EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Valium. 
B)  Methaqualone. 
C)  Xanax. 
D)  Halcion. 
E)  benzodiazepines. 
A)  Valium. 
B)  Methaqualone. 
C)  Xanax. 
D)  Halcion. 
E)  benzodiazepines. B

Question 3

Regarding circadian rhythms,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequent time shifting can wreak havoc on circadian rhythms. 
B)  During exposure to light,melatonin production increases,helping us maintain wakefulness. 
C)  Light entering through the eye helps keep the body clock in sync with day and night. 
D)  Body temperature follows a circadian rhythm in which temperature falls a few degrees during the middle of the night. 
E)  Circadian rhythms are found in almost all species,including paramecia and trees. 
A)  Frequent time shifting can wreak havoc on circadian rhythms. 
B)  During exposure to light,melatonin production increases,helping us maintain wakefulness. 
C)  Light entering through the eye helps keep the body clock in sync with day and night. 
D)  Body temperature follows a circadian rhythm in which temperature falls a few degrees during the middle of the night. 
E)  Circadian rhythms are found in almost all species,including paramecia and trees. B

Question 4

_____ 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 5

The psychological effects of LSD are best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  unknown. 
B)  consistent and predictable. 
C)  consistent,but unpredictable. 
D)  variable,but predictable. 
E)  variable and unpredictable. 
A)  unknown. 
B)  consistent and predictable. 
C)  consistent,but unpredictable. 
D)  variable,but predictable. 
E)  variable and unpredictable.

Question 6

Impaired control over the use of a drug is called

Accepted Answer

A)  drug abuse. 
B)  drug dependence. 
C)  physiological dependence. 
D)  chemical dependence. 
E)  drug tolerance. 
A)  drug abuse. 
B)  drug dependence. 
C)  physiological dependence. 
D)  chemical dependence. 
E)  drug tolerance.

Question 7

After repeatedly using a drug over six months,Elian's body chemistry has changed such that it depends on having a steady supply of the drug.Elian has developed

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance. 
B)  psychological dependence. 
C)  physiological dependence. 
D)  reverse tolerance. 
E)  detoxification. 
A)  tolerance. 
B)  psychological dependence. 
C)  physiological dependence. 
D)  reverse tolerance. 
E)  detoxification.

Question 8

Mr.Grammarcy has been having trouble sleeping at night,and his lack of sleep is beginning to interfere with his ability to function properly during the day.He's concerned that he may lose his job in the next round of lay-offs at his company.He is also having marital problems.He tends to lay awake at night,worrying about these problems and thinking about what he can do to resolve these issues. Based on the discussion in the text,Mr.Grammarcy should understand that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  worrying increases one's bodily arousal,which can prevent normal sleep 
B)  daily hassles and concerns do not normally interfere with normal sleep,so he should look for a medical reason for his insomnia 
C)  when his marital issues are resolved,his sleep pattern will return to normal,regardless of his concerns about his job 
D)  sleep is a natural function that cannot be forced without medical intervention or biofeedback training 
E)  sleeping pills,used according to directions,will resolve his sleep problems 
A)  worrying increases one's bodily arousal,which can prevent normal sleep 
B)  daily hassles and concerns do not normally interfere with normal sleep,so he should look for a medical reason for his insomnia 
C)  when his marital issues are resolved,his sleep pattern will return to normal,regardless of his concerns about his job 
D)  sleep is a natural function that cannot be forced without medical intervention or biofeedback training 
E)  sleeping pills,used according to directions,will resolve his sleep problems

Question 9

Samantha simultaneously performs two different tasks,each of which demands some level of attention.Samantha's state of consciousness is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  divided consciousness. 
B)  mindfulness. 
C)  selective consciousness. 
D)  drifting consciousness. 
E)  focused awareness. 
A)  divided consciousness. 
B)  mindfulness. 
C)  selective consciousness. 
D)  drifting consciousness. 
E)  focused awareness.

Question 10

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 severe motor disturbances,including staggering. 
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 severe motor disturbances,including staggering. 
E)  Her reaction time was very poor,and she had markedly impaired motor function.

Question 11

If your college campus is like the average campus in the United States,what percentage of students has engaged in binge drinking during the last two weeks?

Accepted Answer

A)  very few,about 5% 
B)  some,about 15% 
C)  a moderate number,22% 
D)  almost half, about 45% 
E)  the majority,66% 
A)  very few,about 5% 
B)  some,about 15% 
C)  a moderate number,22% 
D)  almost half, about 45% 
E)  the majority,66%

Question 12

Which organ is most severely damaged by alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  stomach 
B)  liver 
C)  heart 
D)  kidneys 
E)  bladder 
A)  stomach 
B)  liver 
C)  heart 
D)  kidneys 
E)  bladder

Question 13

Negative and positive hallucinations describe which hypnotic experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnotic age regression 
B)  hypnotic analgesia 
C)  posthypnotic amnesia 
D)  distortions of reality 
E)  posthypnotic suggestion 
A)  hypnotic age regression 
B)  hypnotic analgesia 
C)  posthypnotic amnesia 
D)  distortions of reality 
E)  posthypnotic suggestion

Question 14

Fred has developed a physiological dependence on nicotine.This means that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  his body chemistry has changed and he is likely to experience withdrawal syndrome if he stops	using nicotine 
B)  his body chemistry has changed,but he will not experience significant withdrawal syndrome if	he stops using nicotine 
C)  his body chemistry has not changed,but he is likely to experience withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine 
D)  he has come to rely on nicotine to alleviate his feelings of anxiety when he is around his mother-in-law,but this will not create significant withdrawal symptoms if he stops using nicotine 
E)  his body chemistry has not changed,and he will not experience significant withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine 
A)  his body chemistry has changed and he is likely to experience withdrawal syndrome if he stops	using nicotine 
B)  his body chemistry has changed,but he will not experience significant withdrawal syndrome if	he stops using nicotine 
C)  his body chemistry has not changed,but he is likely to experience withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine 
D)  he has come to rely on nicotine to alleviate his feelings of anxiety when he is around his mother-in-law,but this will not create significant withdrawal symptoms if he stops using nicotine 
E)  his body chemistry has not changed,and he will not experience significant withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine

Question 15

Dr.James Williams,a psychology professor,was speaking to his class about his current state of awareness. In all likelihood he was speaking about the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  divided attention. 
B)  multitasking. 
C)  perception. 
D)  mindfulness. 
E)  consciousness. 
A)  divided attention. 
B)  multitasking. 
C)  perception. 
D)  mindfulness. 
E)  consciousness.

Question 16

Regarding sleep deprivation,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep deprivation is relatively uncommon. 
B)  Sleep deprivation tends to affect older adults but not young adults of college age. 
C)  People are generally not able to "rebound" from REM deprivation. 
D)  Loss of sleep impairs reaction times. 
E)  Even brief periods of sleep deprivation can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure. 
A)  Sleep deprivation is relatively uncommon. 
B)  Sleep deprivation tends to affect older adults but not young adults of college age. 
C)  People are generally not able to "rebound" from REM deprivation. 
D)  Loss of sleep impairs reaction times. 
E)  Even brief periods of sleep deprivation can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure.

Question 17

Maladaptive or dangerous use of a chemical substance is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  drug abuse. 
B)  drug dependence. 
C)  physiological dependence. 
D)  chemical dependence. 
E)  drug tolerance. 
A)  drug abuse. 
B)  drug dependence. 
C)  physiological dependence. 
D)  chemical dependence. 
E)  drug tolerance.

Question 18

Christiana alters her consciousness through focusing her attention on her breathing to achieve a peaceful,relaxed state.During this state,Christiana attempts to adopt a nonjudgmental state in which she has awareness of the moment.Which technique best describes what Christiana is doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypnosis 
B)  Transcendental meditation 
C)  Mindfulness meditation 
D)  Daydreaming 
E)  Biofeedback 
A)  Hypnosis 
B)  Transcendental meditation 
C)  Mindfulness meditation 
D)  Daydreaming 
E)  Biofeedback

Question 19

People who abuse more than one drug at a time are called

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerants. 
B)  polyabusers. 
C)  multi-abusers. 
D)  codependent. 
E)  psychoactive. 
A)  tolerants. 
B)  polyabusers. 
C)  multi-abusers. 
D)  codependent. 
E)  psychoactive.

Question 20

Sherilyn takes MDMA.When she buys the drug at the local dance club,she asks for

Accepted Answer

A)  bennies. 
B)  crystal meth. 
C)  Ecstasy. 
D)  acid. 
E)  crack. 
A)  bennies. 
B)  crystal meth. 
C)  Ecstasy. 
D)  acid. 
E)  crack.

Since hallucinogens alter sensory perceptions and produce sensory distortions,they are also called

All of the following are tranquilizers EXCEPT

Regarding circadian rhythms,which of the following statements is FALSE?

_____ is an example of a synthetic opioid.

The psychological effects of LSD are best described as

Impaired control over the use of a drug is called

After repeatedly using a drug over six months,Elian's body chemistry has changed such that it depends on having a steady supply of the drug.Elian has developed

Samantha simultaneously performs two different tasks,each of which demands some level of attention.Samantha's state of consciousness is best described as

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?

If your college campus is like the average campus in the United States,what percentage of students has engaged in binge drinking during the last two weeks?

Which organ is most severely damaged by alcohol abuse?

Negative and positive hallucinations describe which hypnotic experience?

Fred has developed a physiological dependence on nicotine.This means that _____.

Dr.James Williams,a psychology professor,was speaking to his class about his current state of awareness. In all likelihood he was speaking about the process of

Regarding sleep deprivation,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Maladaptive or dangerous use of a chemical substance is referred to as

Christiana alters her consciousness through focusing her attention on her breathing to achieve a peaceful,relaxed state.During this state,Christiana attempts to adopt a nonjudgmental state in which she has awareness of the moment.Which technique best describes what Christiana is doing?

People who abuse more than one drug at a time are called

Sherilyn takes MDMA.When she buys the drug at the local dance club,she asks for

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Exam 4: Consciousness

Since hallucinogens alter sensory perceptions and produce sensory distortions,they are also called

All of the following are tranquilizers EXCEPT

Regarding circadian rhythms,which of the following statements is FALSE?

_____ is an example of a synthetic opioid.

The psychological effects of LSD are best described as

Impaired control over the use of a drug is called

After repeatedly using a drug over six months,Elian's body chemistry has changed such that it depends on having a steady supply of the drug.Elian has developed

Samantha simultaneously performs two different tasks,each of which demands some level of attention.Samantha's state of consciousness is best described as

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?

If your college campus is like the average campus in the United States,what percentage of students has engaged in binge drinking during the last two weeks?

Which organ is most severely damaged by alcohol abuse?

Negative and positive hallucinations describe which hypnotic experience?

Fred has developed a physiological dependence on nicotine.This means that _____.

Dr.James Williams,a psychology professor,was speaking to his class about his current state of awareness. In all likelihood he was speaking about the process of

Regarding sleep deprivation,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Maladaptive or dangerous use of a chemical substance is referred to as

Christiana alters her consciousness through focusing her attention on her breathing to achieve a peaceful,relaxed state.During this state,Christiana attempts to adopt a nonjudgmental state in which she has awareness of the moment.Which technique best describes what Christiana is doing?

People who abuse more than one drug at a time are called

Sherilyn takes MDMA.When she buys the drug at the local dance club,she asks for

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

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Memory

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