Exam 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Andrew works third shift at his job.Because he has experienced desynchronization,he is at an increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT

Research has documented a cultural influence on drug use,as indicated by

Stimulants are to caffeine as depressants are to

Parallel processing refers to

K2,also known as Spice,mimics

Zachary experienced a surge of energy and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria that lasted less than an hour after taking a drug that blocked the reuptake of dopamine,norepinephrine,and serotonin.The drug he used was most likely

The use of ________ increases the chances of using conventional cigarettes.

A substance use disorder is best characterized by continued use of a substance

Following use of a psychoactive drug,Jasmine quickly experienced a rush of euphoria followed within the same hour by a crash of agitated depression as the drug's effect wore off.Jasmine's reactions most clearly suggest that she was using

Paradoxical sleep is to slow-wave sleep as ________ sleep is to ________ sleep.

A large amount of our mental activity occurs outside our awareness thanks to our capacity for

During lunch your friend tells you about a dream.In her dream,while at home she was attacked,beaten,and robbed.What should your response be?

Sabrina is learning how to write in cursive.Because this is a new skill for her,it will involve

Alcohol consumption is likely to ________ attention to an arousing provocation and ________ attention to normal inhibitions.

Sixteen-year-old Bethany is becoming increasingly concerned about her use of marijuana on weekends.To reduce her use of this drug Bethany should

Which of the following is MOST likely to delay rather than aid sleep?

While a man provided directions to a construction worker,two experimenters rudely interrupted by passing between them carrying a door.The man's failure to notice that during this interruption the construction worker was replaced by another person wearing different-colored clothes illustrates

Josef,a high school student,tells his therapist that he has had a recurring dream in which he hunts and kills a ferocious tiger.The therapist explains that the dream reflects Josef's unresolved feelings of hostility toward his father.According to Freud,the therapist is revealing the possible ________ content of Josef's dream.

Jeremy spent several sleepless nights studying for final exams.During the first few days after the semester ended,he averaged nearly 12 hours of sleep.He then settled back to 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep a day.The unusually lengthy sleep time of the first few days after exams suggests that Jeremy ended the semester with

Humans continuously exposed to bright light are most likely to experience a disruption of their