Question 1

Which of the following would be recommended for a person experiencing insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use sleeping pills to relax the mind and body. 
B)  Use the bed for sleeping only. 
C)  Try going to bed at different times to see which time works best. 
D)  Take naps during the day to catch up on sleep. 
A)  Use sleeping pills to relax the mind and body. 
B)  Use the bed for sleeping only. 
C)  Try going to bed at different times to see which time works best. 
D)  Take naps during the day to catch up on sleep. B

Question 2

The three most widely used psychoactive drugs in U.S. society are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine, marijuana, and heroin 
B)  alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine 
C)  heroin, caffeine, and alcohol 
D)  alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine 
A)  cocaine, marijuana, and heroin 
B)  alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine 
C)  heroin, caffeine, and alcohol 
D)  alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine D

Question 3

While under hypnosis, a person is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  asleep 
B)  asleep, but only in stage I 
C)  asleep, and in REM 
D)  not asleep 
A)  asleep 
B)  asleep, but only in stage I 
C)  asleep, and in REM 
D)  not asleep D

Question 4

Which statement is TRUE regarding substance use disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  All drugs produce the same withdrawal symptoms. 
B)  Withdrawal symptoms involve only physical effects. 
C)  Withdrawal symptoms involve only behavioral effects. 
D)  Withdrawal symptoms may involve both physical and behavioral effects. 
A)  All drugs produce the same withdrawal symptoms. 
B)  Withdrawal symptoms involve only physical effects. 
C)  Withdrawal symptoms involve only behavioral effects. 
D)  Withdrawal symptoms may involve both physical and behavioral effects.

Question 5

When you develop tolerance for a drug, you need ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the drug in order to maintain normal physical functioning 
B)  the drug in order to maintain desired emotional and psychological states 
C)  more of the drug to produce its desired effects 
D)  less of the drug to produce its desired effects 
A)  the drug in order to maintain normal physical functioning 
B)  the drug in order to maintain desired emotional and psychological states 
C)  more of the drug to produce its desired effects 
D)  less of the drug to produce its desired effects

Question 6

A loss of neurons responsible for producing ____ may be the cause of narcolepsy.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypocretin/orexin chemicals 
B)  modafinil 
C)  melatonin 
D)  neuropeptide Y 
A)  hypocretin/orexin chemicals 
B)  modafinil 
C)  melatonin 
D)  neuropeptide Y

Question 7

Assuming they are typical native residents, which of the following individuals would be most likely to abuse alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Korean female 
B)  A Korean male 
C)  A Chinese female 
D)   A Chinese male 
A)  A Korean female 
B)  A Korean male 
C)  A Chinese female 
D)   A Chinese male

Question 8

Caffeine is considered a psychoactive drug because it ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is illegal for minors 
B)  affects the brain and behavior 
C)  only has effects on the body when ingested 
D)  was so listed by the Federal Drug Administration 
A)  is illegal for minors 
B)  affects the brain and behavior 
C)  only has effects on the body when ingested 
D)  was so listed by the Federal Drug Administration

Question 9

Which theory proposes that dreaming is a way to rehearse responses to events that endanger our survival?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental consolidation theory 
B)  Activation-synthesis theory 
C)  Danger evocation theory 
D)  Threat simulation theory 
A)  Mental consolidation theory 
B)  Activation-synthesis theory 
C)  Danger evocation theory 
D)  Threat simulation theory

Question 10

If you attempted to stay awake for a week or longer you would most likely ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  die 
B)  become groggy but not fall asleep 
C)  gain weight 
D)  experience microsleeps and eventually full sleep 
A)  die 
B)  become groggy but not fall asleep 
C)  gain weight 
D)  experience microsleeps and eventually full sleep

Question 11

Su Fen relaxes after work by having a glass of wine. Su Fen now drinks several glasses of wine to achieve the same effect, thus demonstrating ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerance 
B)  withdrawal 
C)  intoxication 
D)  sensitization 
A)  tolerance 
B)  withdrawal 
C)  intoxication 
D)  sensitization

Question 12

Research suggests that being a "night owl" versus being an "early bird" is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  influenced by environment only 
B)  influenced by genetics only 
C)  influenced by genetics and environment 
D)  an artificial distinction since there is no such thing as a "night owl" or "early bird" 
A)  influenced by environment only 
B)  influenced by genetics only 
C)  influenced by genetics and environment 
D)  an artificial distinction since there is no such thing as a "night owl" or "early bird"

Question 13

Research suggests that sleeping at night and being active during the day ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is contrary to the theory of natural selection 
B)  is typical behavior for large predators 
C)  may have evolved as a necessary behavior for humans 
D)  may have evolved as a necessary behavior for all animals 
A)  is contrary to the theory of natural selection 
B)  is typical behavior for large predators 
C)  may have evolved as a necessary behavior for humans 
D)  may have evolved as a necessary behavior for all animals

Question 14

When police conduct field sobriety tests to determine motor coordination, they are indirectly testing the effects of alcohol on ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the temporal lobe 
B)  the brain stem 
C)  serotonin 
D)  dopamine 
A)  the temporal lobe 
B)  the brain stem 
C)  serotonin 
D)  dopamine

Question 15

The suspected reason for the substantial increase in the rate of sleep apnea in the United States over the past two decades is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the development of CPAP devices 
B)  greater travel causing more jet lag 
C)  the obesity epidemic 
D)  overuse of melatonin supplements 
A)  the development of CPAP devices 
B)  greater travel causing more jet lag 
C)  the obesity epidemic 
D)  overuse of melatonin supplements

Question 16

Describe a dream, identifying both the manifest content and a possible latent content of the dream.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary. Manifest c

Question 17

Nicotine is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  depressant 
B)  stimulant 
C)  barbiturate 
D)  hallucinogen 
A)  depressant 
B)  stimulant 
C)  barbiturate 
D)  hallucinogen

Question 18

Night terrors are different from nightmares in that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  nightmares occur more often in children and night terrors occur more often in adults 
B)  nightmares occur during REM sleep and night terrors occur during non-REM slow-wave sleep 
C)  nightmares are not easily recalled in the morning but night terrors are often vividly recalled 
D)  the causes of nightmares are not easily understood, while night terrors are clearly a result of stress 
A)  nightmares occur more often in children and night terrors occur more often in adults 
B)  nightmares occur during REM sleep and night terrors occur during non-REM slow-wave sleep 
C)  nightmares are not easily recalled in the morning but night terrors are often vividly recalled 
D)  the causes of nightmares are not easily understood, while night terrors are clearly a result of stress

Question 19

Why is methadone used as a treatment for heroin addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  It creates fewer withdrawal symptoms and a less intense high. 
B)  It creates neither a physical nor a psychological dependence. 
C)  It creates dependence but leads to no other negative effects for the user. 
D)  It does not lead to increased tolerance and therefore leaves a larger margin of safety. 
A)  It creates fewer withdrawal symptoms and a less intense high. 
B)  It creates neither a physical nor a psychological dependence. 
C)  It creates dependence but leads to no other negative effects for the user. 
D)  It does not lead to increased tolerance and therefore leaves a larger margin of safety.

Question 20

Jennifer is most likely to experience desired benefits of hypnosis such as reduced pain if she ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  believes in hypnosis and wants to be hypnotized 
B)  is skeptical about hypnosis but goes to a skilled hypnotist 
C)  is highly intelligent and has multiple social connections 
D)  has an above-average memory for childhood incidents 
A)  believes in hypnosis and wants to be hypnotized 
B)  is skeptical about hypnosis but goes to a skilled hypnotist 
C)  is highly intelligent and has multiple social connections 
D)  has an above-average memory for childhood incidents

Which of the following would be recommended for a person experiencing insomnia?

The three most widely used psychoactive drugs in U.S. society are ____.

While under hypnosis, a person is ____.

Which statement is TRUE regarding substance use disorder?

When you develop tolerance for a drug, you need ____.

A loss of neurons responsible for producing ____ may be the cause of narcolepsy.

Assuming they are typical native residents, which of the following individuals would be most likely to abuse alcohol?

Caffeine is considered a psychoactive drug because it ____.

Which theory proposes that dreaming is a way to rehearse responses to events that endanger our survival?

If you attempted to stay awake for a week or longer you would most likely ______.

Su Fen relaxes after work by having a glass of wine. Su Fen now drinks several glasses of wine to achieve the same effect, thus demonstrating ____.

Research suggests that being a "night owl" versus being an "early bird" is ____.

Research suggests that sleeping at night and being active during the day ____.

When police conduct field sobriety tests to determine motor coordination, they are indirectly testing the effects of alcohol on ____.

The suspected reason for the substantial increase in the rate of sleep apnea in the United States over the past two decades is ______.

Describe a dream, identifying both the manifest content and a possible latent content of the dream.

Nicotine is a ____.

Night terrors are different from nightmares in that ____.

Why is methadone used as a treatment for heroin addiction?

Jennifer is most likely to experience desired benefits of hypnosis such as reduced pain if she ____.

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Exam 4: Consciousness

Which of the following would be recommended for a person experiencing insomnia?

The three most widely used psychoactive drugs in U.S. society are ____.

While under hypnosis, a person is ____.

Which statement is TRUE regarding substance use disorder?

When you develop tolerance for a drug, you need ____.

A loss of neurons responsible for producing ____ may be the cause of narcolepsy.

Assuming they are typical native residents, which of the following individuals would be most likely to abuse alcohol?

Caffeine is considered a psychoactive drug because it ____.

Which theory proposes that dreaming is a way to rehearse responses to events that endanger our survival?

If you attempted to stay awake for a week or longer you would most likely ______.

Su Fen relaxes after work by having a glass of wine. Su Fen now drinks several glasses of wine to achieve the same effect, thus demonstrating ____.

Research suggests that being a "night owl" versus being an "early bird" is ____.

Research suggests that sleeping at night and being active during the day ____.

When police conduct field sobriety tests to determine motor coordination, they are indirectly testing the effects of alcohol on ____.

The suspected reason for the substantial increase in the rate of sleep apnea in the United States over the past two decades is ______.

Describe a dream, identifying both the manifest content and a possible latent content of the dream.

Nicotine is a ____.

Night terrors are different from nightmares in that ____.

Why is methadone used as a treatment for heroin addiction?

Jennifer is most likely to experience desired benefits of hypnosis such as reduced pain if she ____.

The Science of Psychology

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Motivation and Emotion

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Social Psychology

Personality

Health, Stress, and Coping

Mental Health Disorders

Mental Health Therapies

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