Exam 5: B: Variations in Consciousness

Both the discovery of insulin and refinements in the design of the sewing machine were inspired,in part,by dreams.Which theory of dreaming is supported by examples like this

Which of the following is NOT particularly influenced by circadian rhythms

Nancy is in a state that includes reduced heart rate,reduced consumption of oxygen,and an EEG pattern that includes alpha and theta waves.Which state is Nancy likely to be in

Teresa was reading a book about dream interpretation that suggested that her dreams about eating ladybugs reflected a desire to start her own business.What term would Freud use to describe this "revealed" meaning in Teresa's dream

What are sleep stages 3 and 4 known as

Tyler is sleeping,and his brain waves are mainly theta waves.He doesn't stay in this stage for long.What stage is he in

Tammy uses a benzodiazepine sedative to help her get to sleep,on a regular basis.What is likely to occur with Tammy's use of this "downer"

If you were a researcher doing research on selective deprivation of REM sleep,what pattern would you see after a subject had been in the study for a few nights

Which theory of hypnosis is supported by the observation that age-regressed hypnotized individuals recall long-ago events in a vivid but incorrect manner

Which of the following does NOT characterize REM sleep

Why might doctors and nurses try to "watch what they say" when performing surgery

Your friend has been sleeping six hours each night and is wondering if he is sleep-deprived.Which statement best describes your friend's sleep patterns

Which category of psychoactive drug is best characterized as having a moderate risk for physical dependence associated with a high risk for psychological dependence

What is a device that records eye movements

Peter is in a deep sleep and his brain wave pattern consists of low-frequency delta waves.Which stage of sleep is Peter experiencing

Alex is a drug addict who is currently experiencing nausea,cramps,tremors,and pain.Which term best describes this experience

Regarding controversial or stereotypical statements about the risks of marijuana use,what is the most appropriate conclusion,based on available research evidence

What do the midday napping practices of "siesta cultures" allow individuals to do

Which theory of hypnosis suggests that hypnosis is NOT an altered state of consciousness

After being deprived of REM sleep for several days,people tend to spend additional time in REM sleep when allowed to sleep uninterrupted.What is this increase called