Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding the use of definitions in psychology is the MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Definitions generally emerge out of research. 
B)  Definitions can be useful as explanations for phenomena. 
C)  Definitions are typically crafted by experts in a specific field. 
D)  The source of a definition is unimportant in evaluating its validity. 
A)  Definitions generally emerge out of research. 
B)  Definitions can be useful as explanations for phenomena. 
C)  Definitions are typically crafted by experts in a specific field. 
D)  The source of a definition is unimportant in evaluating its validity.

Question 2

How long does it typically take a person to readjust her biological clock after experiencing jet lag?

Accepted Answer

A)  one day for each time zone crossed 
B)  two days for each time zone crossed 
C)  three days 
D)  one week 
A)  one day for each time zone crossed 
B)  two days for each time zone crossed 
C)  three days 
D)  one week

Question 3

The stage of sleep in which the slowest brain waves occur is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Research has shown that meditation can produce a physiological state similar to

Accepted Answer

A)  the REM stage of sleep. 
B)  that produced by hypnosis. 
C)  relaxation. 
D)  a drug-induced trance. 
A)  the REM stage of sleep. 
B)  that produced by hypnosis. 
C)  relaxation. 
D)  a drug-induced trance.

Question 5

Recent research suggests that experienced meditators are able to endure more pain than non-mediators because of differences in

Accepted Answer

A)  opiate use. 
B)  heart rate. 
C)  neuron firing rate. 
D)  brain structure 
A)  opiate use. 
B)  heart rate. 
C)  neuron firing rate. 
D)  brain structure

Question 6

The best estimates suggest that about what percentage of adults report problems with insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  15-17% 
B)  34-35% 
C)  49-50% 
D)  74-75% 
A)  15-17% 
B)  34-35% 
C)  49-50% 
D)  74-75%

Question 7

Recent research studies have shown that dreams occur during NREM sleep,but that these dreams tend to be less vivid and less story like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Results from a variety of selective deprivation sleep studies have shown that people have a specific need for

Accepted Answer

A)  at least four hours of sleep each night. 
B)  slow-wave sleep. 
C)  REM sleep. 
D)  REM and slow-wave sleep. 
A)  at least four hours of sleep each night. 
B)  slow-wave sleep. 
C)  REM sleep. 
D)  REM and slow-wave sleep.

Question 9

The hormone that appears to play a key role in adjusting our biological clocks is

Accepted Answer

A)  melatonin. 
B)  cholecystokinin. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  phenylalanine. 
A)  melatonin. 
B)  cholecystokinin. 
C)  serotonin. 
D)  phenylalanine.

Question 10

____________________ is the awareness of external events,internal sensations,self and your thoughts about these experiences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the awareness of external events,internal...

Question 11

William James proposed the concept ____ to describe the continually changing aspect of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A)  circadian consciousness 
B)  flow of consciousness 
C)  stream of unconsciousness 
D)  stream of consciousness 
A)  circadian consciousness 
B)  flow of consciousness 
C)  stream of unconsciousness 
D)  stream of consciousness

Question 12

REM sleep is characterized by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal bodily movement. 
B)  regular breathing and pulse rate. 
C)  beta waves. 
D)  dreaming. 
A)  minimal bodily movement. 
B)  regular breathing and pulse rate. 
C)  beta waves. 
D)  dreaming.

Question 13

Which of the following drugs is LEAST likely to result in a fatal overdose?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD 
B)  heroin 
C)  cocaine 
D)  morphine 
A)  LSD 
B)  heroin 
C)  cocaine 
D)  morphine

Question 14

Summarize what is known about how culture influences sleep patterns.

Accepted Answer

Culture appears to have very little impa

Question 15

A circadian rhythm involves a biological cycle that fluctuates approximately every 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Given the cyclical nature of sleep,we can expect to do the most dreaming

Accepted Answer

A)  toward the beginning of the night's sleep. 
B)  in the middle of the night's sleep. 
C)  in NREM sleep. 
D)  toward the end of the night's sleep. 
A)  toward the beginning of the night's sleep. 
B)  in the middle of the night's sleep. 
C)  in NREM sleep. 
D)  toward the end of the night's sleep.

Question 17

The idea that dreams are times when people can think creatively about what is going on in their lives and then use that information later when awake is consistent with the

Accepted Answer

A)  wish fulfillment view of dreams. 
B)  problem-solving view of dreams. 
C)  synergistic view of dreams. 
D)  James-Verduin view of dreams. 
A)  wish fulfillment view of dreams. 
B)  problem-solving view of dreams. 
C)  synergistic view of dreams. 
D)  James-Verduin view of dreams.

Question 18

Recent research suggests that ____ treatments produce more long-lasting benefits in the treatment of insomnia than do drug therapies.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  cognitive-behavioral 
D)  electroconvulsive shock 
A)  hypnosis 
B)  psychoanalytic 
C)  cognitive-behavioral 
D)  electroconvulsive shock

Question 19

Differences between a REM dream and a non-REM dream include

Accepted Answer

A)  non-REM dreams are more vivid, visual and story like. 
B)  dreamers tend to remember their non-REM dreams more frequently and clearly. 
C)  REM dreams are more vivid, visual and story like. 
D)  non-REM dreams don't exist. 
A)  non-REM dreams are more vivid, visual and story like. 
B)  dreamers tend to remember their non-REM dreams more frequently and clearly. 
C)  REM dreams are more vivid, visual and story like. 
D)  non-REM dreams don't exist.

Question 20

A rapid EEG (beta waves),dreaming,rapid eye movements,and profound muscle relaxation go with

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1 sleep. 
B)  stage 2 sleep. 
C)  REM sleep. 
D)  relaxed wakefulness. 
A)  stage 1 sleep. 
B)  stage 2 sleep. 
C)  REM sleep. 
D)  relaxed wakefulness.

Which of the following statements regarding the use of definitions in psychology is the MOST accurate?

How long does it typically take a person to readjust her biological clock after experiencing jet lag?

The stage of sleep in which the slowest brain waves occur is

Research has shown that meditation can produce a physiological state similar to

Recent research suggests that experienced meditators are able to endure more pain than non-mediators because of differences in

The best estimates suggest that about what percentage of adults report problems with insomnia?

Recent research studies have shown that dreams occur during NREM sleep,but that these dreams tend to be less vivid and less story like.

Results from a variety of selective deprivation sleep studies have shown that people have a specific need for

The hormone that appears to play a key role in adjusting our biological clocks is

____________________ is the awareness of external events,internal sensations,self and your thoughts about these experiences.

William James proposed the concept ____ to describe the continually changing aspect of consciousness.

REM sleep is characterized by all of the following except

Which of the following drugs is LEAST likely to result in a fatal overdose?

Summarize what is known about how culture influences sleep patterns.

A circadian rhythm involves a biological cycle that fluctuates approximately every 24 hours.

Given the cyclical nature of sleep,we can expect to do the most dreaming

The idea that dreams are times when people can think creatively about what is going on in their lives and then use that information later when awake is consistent with the

Recent research suggests that ____ treatments produce more long-lasting benefits in the treatment of insomnia than do drug therapies.

Differences between a REM dream and a non-REM dream include

A rapid EEG (beta waves),dreaming,rapid eye movements,and profound muscle relaxation go with

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Which of the following statements regarding the use of definitions in psychology is the MOST accurate?

How long does it typically take a person to readjust her biological clock after experiencing jet lag?

The stage of sleep in which the slowest brain waves occur is

Research has shown that meditation can produce a physiological state similar to

Recent research suggests that experienced meditators are able to endure more pain than non-mediators because of differences in

The best estimates suggest that about what percentage of adults report problems with insomnia?

Recent research studies have shown that dreams occur during NREM sleep,but that these dreams tend to be less vivid and less story like.

Results from a variety of selective deprivation sleep studies have shown that people have a specific need for

The hormone that appears to play a key role in adjusting our biological clocks is

____________________ is the awareness of external events,internal sensations,self and your thoughts about these experiences.

William James proposed the concept ____ to describe the continually changing aspect of consciousness.

REM sleep is characterized by all of the following except

Which of the following drugs is LEAST likely to result in a fatal overdose?

Summarize what is known about how culture influences sleep patterns.

A circadian rhythm involves a biological cycle that fluctuates approximately every 24 hours.

Given the cyclical nature of sleep,we can expect to do the most dreaming

The idea that dreams are times when people can think creatively about what is going on in their lives and then use that information later when awake is consistent with the

Recent research suggests that ____ treatments produce more long-lasting benefits in the treatment of insomnia than do drug therapies.

Differences between a REM dream and a non-REM dream include

A rapid EEG (beta waves),dreaming,rapid eye movements,and profound muscle relaxation go with

The Evolution of Psychology

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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