Question 1

Which of the following is the MOST common posthypnotic suggestion given to people?

Accepted Answer

A)  to act infantile. 
B)  to show amnesia and forget something. 
C)  to perform a behavior unusual for the person. 
D)  to act like an animal. 
A)  to act infantile. 
B)  to show amnesia and forget something. 
C)  to perform a behavior unusual for the person. 
D)  to act like an animal.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabis 
B)  stimulants 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  narcotics 
A)  cannabis 
B)  stimulants 
C)  hallucinogens 
D)  narcotics

Question 3

Felicia is a participant in a study on stress reactions.Which of the following instruments would MOST likely be used to measure her muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

A)  electromyograph 
B)  circadiometer 
C)  electroencephalograph 
D)  polygraph 
A)  electromyograph 
B)  circadiometer 
C)  electroencephalograph 
D)  polygraph

Question 4

Rachel has been using a non-prescription drug on a regular basis for several years.She has now developed liver disease and ulcers,and she has been in three car accidents.It is most likely that Rachel is a chronic user of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The ____________________ theory of hypnosis suggests that people in a normal mental state behave as they believe a hypnoized person would.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ theory of hypnosis suggests that...

Question 6

In sleep research subjects are usually hooked up to a variety of physiological recording devices including a(n)____________________,which records muscular activity and a(n)____________________,which records eye movements.

Accepted Answer

electromyo

Question 7

Bailey is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG)in a sleep lab.She has been asleep for just over an hour now,and her EEG is showing low amplitude,irregular brain wave patterns.Her breathing and pulse rate are irregular,and her eyes are darting back and forth beneath her closed eyelids.The researcher who is monitoring Bailey's sleep can conclude that Bailey

Accepted Answer

A)  has just entered REM sleep. 
B)  has just entered Stage 4 sleep. 
C)  is experiencing sleep anoxia and needs immediate medical attention. 
D)  suffers from a sleep disorder. 
A)  has just entered REM sleep. 
B)  has just entered Stage 4 sleep. 
C)  is experiencing sleep anoxia and needs immediate medical attention. 
D)  suffers from a sleep disorder.

Question 8

The theory of hypnosis that suggests that hypnosis is not an altered state of consciousness is the

Accepted Answer

A)  wish fulfillment theory. 
B)  dissociation theory. 
C)  role-playing theory. 
D)  activation-synthesis theory. 
A)  wish fulfillment theory. 
B)  dissociation theory. 
C)  role-playing theory. 
D)  activation-synthesis theory.

Question 9

Which of the following functions would MOST likely be impaired by damaging the reticular activating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  menstruation 
B)  sleep-wake cycle 
C)  visual sensory processing 
D)  coordination of motor movement 
A)  menstruation 
B)  sleep-wake cycle 
C)  visual sensory processing 
D)  coordination of motor movement

Question 10

Danielle had a dream in which she was playing rummy with an elephant wearing suspenders.The next instant,the elephant had changed into one of her grade school teachers and they were watching a purple sunset over a red ocean.According to the activation synthesis model of dreaming,the sudden bizarre changes in settings that took place in Danielle's dream represent

Accepted Answer

A)  an interpretation of random neuron activity in lower brain centers. 
B)  the manifest content of the dream. 
C)  the latent content of the dream. 
D)  an attempt to work through problems she is currently experiencing in her life. 
A)  an interpretation of random neuron activity in lower brain centers. 
B)  the manifest content of the dream. 
C)  the latent content of the dream. 
D)  an attempt to work through problems she is currently experiencing in her life.

Question 11

For the past month Mitchell has had difficulty falling asleep at night.Even though he goes to bed at his usual time,he lays awake for several hours before he finally drifts off to sleep.As a result,Mitchell has only been getting 5 to 6 hours of sleep,instead of the 8 hours he is used to.Mitchell is likely to find that his lack of sleep leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  the inability to solve complex problems. 
B)  impaired attention. 
C)  hallucinations and general disorientation. 
D)  night terrors when he actually does fall asleep. 
A)  the inability to solve complex problems. 
B)  impaired attention. 
C)  hallucinations and general disorientation. 
D)  night terrors when he actually does fall asleep.

Question 12

Sleep spindles,which appear against a background of mixed,mostly lower frequency EEG activity,are characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1 sleep. 
B)  stage 2 sleep. 
C)  stage 4 sleep. 
D)  REM sleep. 
A)  stage 1 sleep. 
B)  stage 2 sleep. 
C)  stage 4 sleep. 
D)  REM sleep.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT good advice for avoiding sleep problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimize consumption of stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine. 
B)  Vary the time when you go to bed at night. 
C)  Establish a daytime exercise program. 
D)  Avoid daytime naps if you're having trouble sleeping at night. 
A)  Minimize consumption of stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine. 
B)  Vary the time when you go to bed at night. 
C)  Establish a daytime exercise program. 
D)  Avoid daytime naps if you're having trouble sleeping at night.

Question 14

Recent studies have reported an unexpected link between cannabis use and

Accepted Answer

A)  severe mood disorders, including bipolar disorder. 
B)  the onset of some dementias, including Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  severe psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia. 
D)  the onset of some motor system disorders, including Parkinson's disease. 
A)  severe mood disorders, including bipolar disorder. 
B)  the onset of some dementias, including Alzheimer's disease. 
C)  severe psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia. 
D)  the onset of some motor system disorders, including Parkinson's disease.

Question 15

While serving as a subject at a sleep clinic,Erica is deprived of dreaming for several nights.As a result,she is likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  experience REM rebound and spend more time in REM sleep on subsequent nights. 
B)  become accustomed to going without dreaming and spend less time in REM sleep on subsequent nights. 
C)  immediately return to a normal sleep cycle when she is allowed to sleep through the night. 
D)  have difficulty achieving REM on subsequent nights. 
A)  experience REM rebound and spend more time in REM sleep on subsequent nights. 
B)  become accustomed to going without dreaming and spend less time in REM sleep on subsequent nights. 
C)  immediately return to a normal sleep cycle when she is allowed to sleep through the night. 
D)  have difficulty achieving REM on subsequent nights.

Question 16

Freud called the contents of our waking life that spill into our dreams

Accepted Answer

A)  the day residue. 
B)  manifest content. 
C)  reticular synthesis. 
D)  wish fulfillment. 
A)  the day residue. 
B)  manifest content. 
C)  reticular synthesis. 
D)  wish fulfillment.

Question 17

The EEG pattern associated with normal,waking,alert states is

Accepted Answer

A)  gamma. 
B)  beta. 
C)  alpha. 
D)  delta. 
A)  gamma. 
B)  beta. 
C)  alpha. 
D)  delta.

Question 18

Felicia is being monitored in a sleep lab.Which of the following instruments would MOST likely be used to measure her muscle tension?

Accepted Answer

A)  electromyograph 
B)  circadiometer 
C)  electroencephalograph 
D)  polygraph 
A)  electromyograph 
B)  circadiometer 
C)  electroencephalograph 
D)  polygraph

Question 19

Research studies suggest that REM and slow-wave sleep contribute to ____________________,or a firming up of the learning that takes place during the day.

Accepted Answer

memory con

Question 20

Tyler was relaxing and not really paying attention to anything when his roommate came home.The roommate has asked for help working through some difficulties with a computer program.As Tyler helps his roommate solve the programming problem his brain waves will

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in both frequency and amplitude. 
B)  increase in both frequency and amplitude. 
C)  increase in frequency and decrease in amplitude. 
D)  decrease in frequency and increase in amplitude. 
A)  decrease in both frequency and amplitude. 
B)  increase in both frequency and amplitude. 
C)  increase in frequency and decrease in amplitude. 
D)  decrease in frequency and increase in amplitude.

Which of the following is the MOST common posthypnotic suggestion given to people?

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

Felicia is a participant in a study on stress reactions.Which of the following instruments would MOST likely be used to measure her muscle tension?

Rachel has been using a non-prescription drug on a regular basis for several years.She has now developed liver disease and ulcers,and she has been in three car accidents.It is most likely that Rachel is a chronic user of

The ____________________ theory of hypnosis suggests that people in a normal mental state behave as they believe a hypnoized person would.

In sleep research subjects are usually hooked up to a variety of physiological recording devices including a(n),which records muscular activity and a(n),which records eye movements.

The theory of hypnosis that suggests that hypnosis is not an altered state of consciousness is the

Which of the following functions would MOST likely be impaired by damaging the reticular activating system?

Sleep spindles,which appear against a background of mixed,mostly lower frequency EEG activity,are characteristic of

Which of the following is NOT good advice for avoiding sleep problems?

Recent studies have reported an unexpected link between cannabis use and

While serving as a subject at a sleep clinic,Erica is deprived of dreaming for several nights.As a result,she is likely to

Freud called the contents of our waking life that spill into our dreams

The EEG pattern associated with normal,waking,alert states is

Felicia is being monitored in a sleep lab.Which of the following instruments would MOST likely be used to measure her muscle tension?

Research studies suggest that REM and slow-wave sleep contribute to ____________________,or a firming up of the learning that takes place during the day.

Tyler was relaxing and not really paying attention to anything when his roommate came home.The roommate has asked for help working through some difficulties with a computer program.As Tyler helps his roommate solve the programming problem his brain waves will

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Which of the following is the MOST common posthypnotic suggestion given to people?

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

Felicia is a participant in a study on stress reactions.Which of the following instruments would MOST likely be used to measure her muscle tension?

Rachel has been using a non-prescription drug on a regular basis for several years.She has now developed liver disease and ulcers,and she has been in three car accidents.It is most likely that Rachel is a chronic user of

The ____________________ theory of hypnosis suggests that people in a normal mental state behave as they believe a hypnoized person would.

In sleep research subjects are usually hooked up to a variety of physiological recording devices including a(n)____________________,which records muscular activity and a(n)____________________,which records eye movements.

The theory of hypnosis that suggests that hypnosis is not an altered state of consciousness is the

Which of the following functions would MOST likely be impaired by damaging the reticular activating system?

Sleep spindles,which appear against a background of mixed,mostly lower frequency EEG activity,are characteristic of

Which of the following is NOT good advice for avoiding sleep problems?

Recent studies have reported an unexpected link between cannabis use and

While serving as a subject at a sleep clinic,Erica is deprived of dreaming for several nights.As a result,she is likely to

Freud called the contents of our waking life that spill into our dreams

The EEG pattern associated with normal,waking,alert states is

Felicia is being monitored in a sleep lab.Which of the following instruments would MOST likely be used to measure her muscle tension?

Research studies suggest that REM and slow-wave sleep contribute to ____________________,or a firming up of the learning that takes place during the day.

Tyler was relaxing and not really paying attention to anything when his roommate came home.The roommate has asked for help working through some difficulties with a computer program.As Tyler helps his roommate solve the programming problem his brain waves will

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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

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Social Behavior

Stress,Coping,and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Statistical Methods

Industrial organizational Psychology

Psychology and Environmental Sustainability: Conservation Psychology

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In sleep research subjects are usually hooked up to a variety of physiological recording devices including a(n),which records muscular activity and a(n),which records eye movements.