Question 1

In general,research into circadian rhythms has found that overall level of alertness and body temperature are

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A)  negatively correlated. 
B)  positively correlated in females and negatively correlated in males. 
C)  positively correlated in males and negatively correlated in females. 
D)  positively correlated. 
A)  negatively correlated. 
B)  positively correlated in females and negatively correlated in males. 
C)  positively correlated in males and negatively correlated in females. 
D)  positively correlated.

Question 2

What was found in the Featured Study regarding the effects of sleep deprivation?

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A)  Sleep deprivation had little effect on the ability to perform cognitive tasks. 
B)  Sleep deprivation had a substantial negative effect on mood. 
C)  Sleep deprivation had a substantial positive effect on the ability to perform cognitive tasks because the subjects compensated by increasing their effort. 
D)  The subjects were only moderately aware of the actual negative effects of the deprivation. 
A)  Sleep deprivation had little effect on the ability to perform cognitive tasks. 
B)  Sleep deprivation had a substantial negative effect on mood. 
C)  Sleep deprivation had a substantial positive effect on the ability to perform cognitive tasks because the subjects compensated by increasing their effort. 
D)  The subjects were only moderately aware of the actual negative effects of the deprivation.

Question 3

The idea that dreams are the cortex's attempt to make sense out of bursts of general firing from lower brain centers is the core of

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A)  the wish fulfillment theory of dreaming. 
B)  the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming. 
C)  the problem-solving theory of dreaming. 
D)  no current theory of dreaming. 
A)  the wish fulfillment theory of dreaming. 
B)  the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming. 
C)  the problem-solving theory of dreaming. 
D)  no current theory of dreaming.

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT happen when a person is in a meditative state?

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A)  Alpha waves become more prominent in EEG recordings. 
B)  Heart rate decreases. 
C)  Oxygen consumption increases. 
D)  Respiration rate decreases. 
A)  Alpha waves become more prominent in EEG recordings. 
B)  Heart rate decreases. 
C)  Oxygen consumption increases. 
D)  Respiration rate decreases.

Question 5

Individuals with partial sleep deprivation or sleep restriction experience

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A)  impaired attention. 
B)  impaired motor coordination. 
C)  impaired decision making. 
D)  impaired attention, motor coordination, and decision making. 
A)  impaired attention. 
B)  impaired motor coordination. 
C)  impaired decision making. 
D)  impaired attention, motor coordination, and decision making.

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT belong with the others?

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A)  cocaine 
B)  LSD 
C)  mescaline 
D)  psilocybin 
A)  cocaine 
B)  LSD 
C)  mescaline 
D)  psilocybin

Question 7

Compare REM and NREM sleep with respect to EEG activity,muscular activity,and cognitive activity.

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NREM sleep refers to stages 1 through 4,

Question 8

Wyatt uses a non-prescription drug on a regular basis.Some of the short-term side effects he experiences are mood swings and poor mental functioning.It is most likely Wyatt is using

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A)  LSD. 
B)  marijuana. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  cocaine. 
A)  LSD. 
B)  marijuana. 
C)  alcohol. 
D)  cocaine.

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding the use of sleeping pills is least accurate?

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A)  They are a good long-range solution for insomnia. 
B)  There is some danger of overdose. 
C)  They reduce the proportion of time spent in slow-wave sleep. 
D)  They gradually become less effective with continued use. 
A)  They are a good long-range solution for insomnia. 
B)  There is some danger of overdose. 
C)  They reduce the proportion of time spent in slow-wave sleep. 
D)  They gradually become less effective with continued use.

Question 10

For the past two weeks Cameron has been taking a mild sedative to help him fall asleep.He is likely to find that

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A)  he now needs to take a larger dose in order to fall asleep because over time sedatives become less effective. 
B)  he can take less of the drug because the effects of sedatives tend to be cumulative. 
C)  he will spend more of the night dreaming than he did without the sedative. 
D)  after two weeks his insomnia should be cured, and he can stop using the sedative. 
A)  he now needs to take a larger dose in order to fall asleep because over time sedatives become less effective. 
B)  he can take less of the drug because the effects of sedatives tend to be cumulative. 
C)  he will spend more of the night dreaming than he did without the sedative. 
D)  after two weeks his insomnia should be cured, and he can stop using the sedative.

Question 11

The most common treatment for insomnia is the prescription of several classes of psychoactive drugs such as opiates and other sedatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Dream reports from ____________________ sleep show that these dreams appear to be less vivid and story like then ____________________ dreams.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dream reports from ____________________ sleep show that...

Question 13

In the physiological domain,research has suggested meditation may help with all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  regulating hormone levels 
B)  controlling blood pressure 
C)  reducing chronic pain 
D)  improving cardiovascular health 
A)  regulating hormone levels 
B)  controlling blood pressure 
C)  reducing chronic pain 
D)  improving cardiovascular health

Question 14

Sheri has no trouble falling asleep,but she has difficulty remaining asleep.Sheri is suffering from

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A)  insomnia. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  sleep apnea. 
D)  pseudoinsomnia. 
A)  insomnia. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  sleep apnea. 
D)  pseudoinsomnia.

Question 15

Ryan is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG)in a sleep lab.As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG,sleep spindles begin to appear.Based on this information,the researcher can conclude that Ryan

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A)  is currently in REM sleep. 
B)  has just entered Stage 2 sleep. 
C)  has just entered Stage 1 sleep. 
D)  is still awake, but is relaxed and drowsy. 
A)  is currently in REM sleep. 
B)  has just entered Stage 2 sleep. 
C)  has just entered Stage 1 sleep. 
D)  is still awake, but is relaxed and drowsy.

Question 16

As a person falls into deeper sleep,his pattern of brain wave activity becomes both ____ in frequency and ____ in amplitude.

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A)  slower; higher 
B)  faster; higher 
C)  slower; lower 
D)  faster; lower 
A)  slower; higher 
B)  faster; higher 
C)  slower; lower 
D)  faster; lower

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding the study of consciousness is accurate?

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A)  Psychology began as the study of behavior rather than the study of consciousness. 
B)  John Watson and others viewed psychology as the science of consciousness. 
C)  The 1960s saw an increase in the study of variations of consciousness. 
D)  Today, psychologists are generally not interested in studying issues related to consciousness. 
A)  Psychology began as the study of behavior rather than the study of consciousness. 
B)  John Watson and others viewed psychology as the science of consciousness. 
C)  The 1960s saw an increase in the study of variations of consciousness. 
D)  Today, psychologists are generally not interested in studying issues related to consciousness.

Question 18

James is 40 years old; his sister Jasmine is 30 years old.Recently they both came home for their parents' anniversary party and stayed overnight.If you were to walk through the house while they were sleeping you might expect that

Accepted Answer

A)  Jasmine is more likely to be snoring because she is younger and female. 
B)  both are equally likely to be snoring because snoring is hereditary. 
C)  James is more likely to be snoring because he is older and male. 
D)  James is more likely to snore during slow-wave sleep, but Jasmine is more likely to snore during REM sleep. 
A)  Jasmine is more likely to be snoring because she is younger and female. 
B)  both are equally likely to be snoring because snoring is hereditary. 
C)  James is more likely to be snoring because he is older and male. 
D)  James is more likely to snore during slow-wave sleep, but Jasmine is more likely to snore during REM sleep.

Question 19

There is strong evidence that marijuana causes permanent brain damage in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sleepwalking is MOST likely to occur

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A)  when a person has emotional or psychological problems. 
B)  after a person has been asleep for several hours. 
C)  during slow-wave sleep. 
D)  during REM sleep. 
A)  when a person has emotional or psychological problems. 
B)  after a person has been asleep for several hours. 
C)  during slow-wave sleep. 
D)  during REM sleep.

In general,research into circadian rhythms has found that overall level of alertness and body temperature are

What was found in the Featured Study regarding the effects of sleep deprivation?

The idea that dreams are the cortex's attempt to make sense out of bursts of general firing from lower brain centers is the core of

Which of the following does NOT happen when a person is in a meditative state?

Individuals with partial sleep deprivation or sleep restriction experience

Which of the following does NOT belong with the others?

Compare REM and NREM sleep with respect to EEG activity,muscular activity,and cognitive activity.

Wyatt uses a non-prescription drug on a regular basis.Some of the short-term side effects he experiences are mood swings and poor mental functioning.It is most likely Wyatt is using

Which of the following statements regarding the use of sleeping pills is least accurate?

For the past two weeks Cameron has been taking a mild sedative to help him fall asleep.He is likely to find that

The most common treatment for insomnia is the prescription of several classes of psychoactive drugs such as opiates and other sedatives.

Dream reports from sleep show that these dreams appear to be less vivid and story like then dreams.

In the physiological domain,research has suggested meditation may help with all of the following EXCEPT:

Sheri has no trouble falling asleep,but she has difficulty remaining asleep.Sheri is suffering from

Ryan is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG)in a sleep lab.As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG,sleep spindles begin to appear.Based on this information,the researcher can conclude that Ryan

As a person falls into deeper sleep,his pattern of brain wave activity becomes both in frequency and in amplitude.

Which of the following statements regarding the study of consciousness is accurate?

James is 40 years old; his sister Jasmine is 30 years old.Recently they both came home for their parents' anniversary party and stayed overnight.If you were to walk through the house while they were sleeping you might expect that

There is strong evidence that marijuana causes permanent brain damage in humans.

Sleepwalking is MOST likely to occur

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Exam 5: Variations in Consciousness

In general,research into circadian rhythms has found that overall level of alertness and body temperature are

What was found in the Featured Study regarding the effects of sleep deprivation?

The idea that dreams are the cortex's attempt to make sense out of bursts of general firing from lower brain centers is the core of

Which of the following does NOT happen when a person is in a meditative state?

Individuals with partial sleep deprivation or sleep restriction experience

Which of the following does NOT belong with the others?

Compare REM and NREM sleep with respect to EEG activity,muscular activity,and cognitive activity.

Wyatt uses a non-prescription drug on a regular basis.Some of the short-term side effects he experiences are mood swings and poor mental functioning.It is most likely Wyatt is using

Which of the following statements regarding the use of sleeping pills is least accurate?

For the past two weeks Cameron has been taking a mild sedative to help him fall asleep.He is likely to find that

The most common treatment for insomnia is the prescription of several classes of psychoactive drugs such as opiates and other sedatives.

Dream reports from ____________________ sleep show that these dreams appear to be less vivid and story like then ____________________ dreams.

In the physiological domain,research has suggested meditation may help with all of the following EXCEPT:

Sheri has no trouble falling asleep,but she has difficulty remaining asleep.Sheri is suffering from

Ryan is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG)in a sleep lab.As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG,sleep spindles begin to appear.Based on this information,the researcher can conclude that Ryan

As a person falls into deeper sleep,his pattern of brain wave activity becomes both ____ in frequency and ____ in amplitude.

Which of the following statements regarding the study of consciousness is accurate?

James is 40 years old; his sister Jasmine is 30 years old.Recently they both came home for their parents' anniversary party and stayed overnight.If you were to walk through the house while they were sleeping you might expect that

There is strong evidence that marijuana causes permanent brain damage in humans.

Sleepwalking is MOST likely to occur

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The Research Enterprise in Psychology

The Biological Bases of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Human Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence and Psychological Testing

Motivation and Emotion

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Social Behavior

Stress,Coping,and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Statistical Methods

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Dream reports from sleep show that these dreams appear to be less vivid and story like then dreams.

As a person falls into deeper sleep,his pattern of brain wave activity becomes both in frequency and in amplitude.