Question 1

Scott's brain is producing alpha and theta waves,and he shows a decrease in his heart rate,oxygen consumption,and carbon dioxide elimination.Scott is probably

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A)  hypnotized. 
B)  in a drug-induced trance. 
C)  meditating. 
D)  in REM sleep. 
A)  hypnotized. 
B)  in a drug-induced trance. 
C)  meditating. 
D)  in REM sleep.

Question 2

Ralph has been using a drug on a regular basis for several years.He has now developed damaged nasal membranes,a host of respiratory problems and cardiovascular disease.It is most likely that Ralph is a chronic user of

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

Question 3

The theorist who advanced the wish-fulfillment idea about dreaming was

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A)  Cartwright. 
B)  Hobson. 
C)  McCarley. 
D)  Freud. 
A)  Cartwright. 
B)  Hobson. 
C)  McCarley. 
D)  Freud.

Question 4

REM periods of sleep tend to ____ as the night goes on.

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A)  deepen 
B)  lighten 
C)  shorten 
D)  lengthen 
A)  deepen 
B)  lighten 
C)  shorten 
D)  lengthen

Question 5

The awareness of self,your thoughts,internal sensations and external stimuli is defined as

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A)  consciousness. 
B)  hypnosis. 
C)  sensation. 
D)  perception. 
A)  consciousness. 
B)  hypnosis. 
C)  sensation. 
D)  perception.

Question 6

Kelli wakes up abruptly from NREM sleep with intense autonomic arousal and feelings of panic.Kelli has just experienced a

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A)  night terror. 
B)  nightmare. 
C)  psychotic dream. 
D)  somnambulistic break. 
A)  night terror. 
B)  nightmare. 
C)  psychotic dream. 
D)  somnambulistic break.

Question 7

The featured study in the text is representative of a body of recent research that suggests that sleep deprivation is relatively benign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Pick two sleep disorders and briefly discuss the symptoms for each disorder.

Accepted Answer

Answers to this question could be varied

Question 9

Briefly summarize what is known about our biological clocks and their relationship to sleep.

Accepted Answer

Humans and other animals operate on a 24

Question 10

Night terrors are MOST closely associated with which of the following?

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A)  a somnambulistic episode 
B)  emotional disturbance 
C)  severe depression 
D)  NREM sleep 
A)  a somnambulistic episode 
B)  emotional disturbance 
C)  severe depression 
D)  NREM sleep

Question 11

Compare and contrast the "role-playing" and "altered state" views of hypnosis.

Accepted Answer

Both views are attempts to account for k

Question 12

"Manny got out of bed and began doing calisthenics during REM sleep,probably because he was dreaming about boot camp." What is WRONG with this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep is a relaxed condition of the body and, as such, precludes physical activity. 
B)  Research shows that no dreaming takes place in REM sleep. 
C)  Research shows that we are virtually paralyzed in REM sleep. 
D)  Manny was never in boot camp so he is not likely to be dreaming about it. 
A)  Sleep is a relaxed condition of the body and, as such, precludes physical activity. 
B)  Research shows that no dreaming takes place in REM sleep. 
C)  Research shows that we are virtually paralyzed in REM sleep. 
D)  Manny was never in boot camp so he is not likely to be dreaming about it.

Question 13

Among the following,which drug tends to produce tolerance most SLOWLY?

Accepted Answer

A)  narcotics 
B)  stimulants 
C)  sedatives 
D)  alcohol 
A)  narcotics 
B)  stimulants 
C)  sedatives 
D)  alcohol

Question 14

The brain structure that results in continuous sleep when severely damaged and produces arousal and alertness when electrically stimulated is the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  pons. 
C)  ascending reticular activating system. 
D)  thalamus. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  pons. 
C)  ascending reticular activating system. 
D)  thalamus.

Question 15

Mark's mother is worried because he only sleeps about 4 to 5 hours per night.What would you tell her?

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A)  She has reason to be concerned because, in the long run, Mark's lack of sleep will take its toll physically. 
B)  There is nothing to worry about because young people need less sleep than older people. 
C)  There is no problem as long as Mark spends most of his sleep time in REM sleep. 
D)  There is probably nothing to be worried about since different people need differing amounts of sleep. 
A)  She has reason to be concerned because, in the long run, Mark's lack of sleep will take its toll physically. 
B)  There is nothing to worry about because young people need less sleep than older people. 
C)  There is no problem as long as Mark spends most of his sleep time in REM sleep. 
D)  There is probably nothing to be worried about since different people need differing amounts of sleep.

Question 16

If you interpreted Peter's dream of arguing with a larger-than-life faceless authority figure as an attempt on his part to decide which approach to take in convincing his father of the merits of his future plans,you would be subscribing to the

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving theory of dreams. 
B)  activation-synthesis theory of dreams. 
C)  wish-fulfillment theory of dreams. 
D)  neural overflow hypothesis of dreams. 
A)  problem-solving theory of dreams. 
B)  activation-synthesis theory of dreams. 
C)  wish-fulfillment theory of dreams. 
D)  neural overflow hypothesis of dreams.

Question 17

The Featured Study is representative of a great deal of recent research which suggests that the effects of sleep deprivation

Accepted Answer

A)  are substantially different in males and females. 
B)  vary as a function of one's normal sleeping habits. 
C)  are more serious than widely believed. 
D)  are practically nonexistent in healthy adults. 
A)  are substantially different in males and females. 
B)  vary as a function of one's normal sleeping habits. 
C)  are more serious than widely believed. 
D)  are practically nonexistent in healthy adults.

Question 18

Which of the following glands is responsible for secreting the hormone involved in adjustments to our biological clocks?

Accepted Answer

A)  the pineal gland 
B)  the pituitary gland 
C)  the thyroid 
D)  the gonads 
A)  the pineal gland 
B)  the pituitary gland 
C)  the thyroid 
D)  the gonads

Question 19

Stage 1 sleep is represented by EEG brain-wave patterns referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha waves 
B)  REM waves 
C)  theta waves 
D)  zeta waves 
A)  alpha waves 
B)  REM waves 
C)  theta waves 
D)  zeta waves

Question 20

Which of the following categories of psychoactive drugs does NOT result in a rapid development a tolerance for the drug?

Accepted Answer

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

Scott's brain is producing alpha and theta waves,and he shows a decrease in his heart rate,oxygen consumption,and carbon dioxide elimination.Scott is probably

Ralph has been using a drug on a regular basis for several years.He has now developed damaged nasal membranes,a host of respiratory problems and cardiovascular disease.It is most likely that Ralph is a chronic user of

The theorist who advanced the wish-fulfillment idea about dreaming was

REM periods of sleep tend to ____ as the night goes on.

The awareness of self,your thoughts,internal sensations and external stimuli is defined as

Kelli wakes up abruptly from NREM sleep with intense autonomic arousal and feelings of panic.Kelli has just experienced a

The featured study in the text is representative of a body of recent research that suggests that sleep deprivation is relatively benign.

Pick two sleep disorders and briefly discuss the symptoms for each disorder.

Briefly summarize what is known about our biological clocks and their relationship to sleep.

Night terrors are MOST closely associated with which of the following?

Compare and contrast the "role-playing" and "altered state" views of hypnosis.

"Manny got out of bed and began doing calisthenics during REM sleep,probably because he was dreaming about boot camp." What is WRONG with this statement?

Among the following,which drug tends to produce tolerance most SLOWLY?

The brain structure that results in continuous sleep when severely damaged and produces arousal and alertness when electrically stimulated is the

Mark's mother is worried because he only sleeps about 4 to 5 hours per night.What would you tell her?

If you interpreted Peter's dream of arguing with a larger-than-life faceless authority figure as an attempt on his part to decide which approach to take in convincing his father of the merits of his future plans,you would be subscribing to the

The Featured Study is representative of a great deal of recent research which suggests that the effects of sleep deprivation

Which of the following glands is responsible for secreting the hormone involved in adjustments to our biological clocks?

Stage 1 sleep is represented by EEG brain-wave patterns referred to as

Which of the following categories of psychoactive drugs does NOT result in a rapid development a tolerance for the drug?

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Scott's brain is producing alpha and theta waves,and he shows a decrease in his heart rate,oxygen consumption,and carbon dioxide elimination.Scott is probably

Ralph has been using a drug on a regular basis for several years.He has now developed damaged nasal membranes,a host of respiratory problems and cardiovascular disease.It is most likely that Ralph is a chronic user of

The theorist who advanced the wish-fulfillment idea about dreaming was

REM periods of sleep tend to ____ as the night goes on.

The awareness of self,your thoughts,internal sensations and external stimuli is defined as

Kelli wakes up abruptly from NREM sleep with intense autonomic arousal and feelings of panic.Kelli has just experienced a

The featured study in the text is representative of a body of recent research that suggests that sleep deprivation is relatively benign.

Pick two sleep disorders and briefly discuss the symptoms for each disorder.

Briefly summarize what is known about our biological clocks and their relationship to sleep.

Night terrors are MOST closely associated with which of the following?

Compare and contrast the "role-playing" and "altered state" views of hypnosis.

"Manny got out of bed and began doing calisthenics during REM sleep,probably because he was dreaming about boot camp." What is WRONG with this statement?

Among the following,which drug tends to produce tolerance most SLOWLY?

The brain structure that results in continuous sleep when severely damaged and produces arousal and alertness when electrically stimulated is the

Mark's mother is worried because he only sleeps about 4 to 5 hours per night.What would you tell her?

If you interpreted Peter's dream of arguing with a larger-than-life faceless authority figure as an attempt on his part to decide which approach to take in convincing his father of the merits of his future plans,you would be subscribing to the

The Featured Study is representative of a great deal of recent research which suggests that the effects of sleep deprivation

Which of the following glands is responsible for secreting the hormone involved in adjustments to our biological clocks?

Stage 1 sleep is represented by EEG brain-wave patterns referred to as

Which of the following categories of psychoactive drugs does NOT result in a rapid development a tolerance for the drug?

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

Human Development Across the Life Span

Personality

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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