Deck 4: States of Consciousness

Question 1

Alcohol is implicated in more than ________ percent of violent child abuse.

A) 30
B) 70
C) 50
D) 90

Answer 1

50

Question 2

Which of the following is not true of hypnosis?

A) The hypnotic state for one individual may be quite different from that for another individual.
B) It is a unique, identifiable physical and mental state of consciousness.
C) Hypnosis can result in hallucinations.
D) Some people can be put into a trance more easily than others.

Answer 2

It is a unique, identifiable physical and mental state of consciousness.

Question 3

When we are awake and alert, we are usually conscious of ________ around us.

A) about half of what is going on
B) virtually everything going on
C) most of what is going on
D) a small portion of what is going on

Answer 3

a small portion of what is going on

Question 4

On a biochemical level, cocaine blocks the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter ________.

A) acetylcholine
B) serotonin
C) dopamine
D) epinephrine

Question 5

Milly is a heroin addict who is trying to quit her habit. Which of the following is she not likely to experience?

A) profuse sweating
B) severe cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea
C) convulsive shaking and kicking
D) periods of prolonged hyperactivity

Question 6

The strong physical need for a substance, such as some drug, in order to avoid withdrawal is called ________.

A) dependence
B) tolerance
C) potentiation
D) a craving

Question 7

George suffers from sleep apnea. He is likely to experience all of the following except ________.

A) breathing difficulties at night
B) arousal just short of waking consciousness with great frequency at night
C) exhaustion during waking hours
D) muscle-tone loss after expressions of emotion

Question 8

Paradoxical sleep refers to ________ sleep.

A) Stage 2
B) Stage 1
C) REM
D) Stage 4

Question 9

Harold is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following is something he probably should not do?

A) Get out of bed and do something until he feels sleepy.
B) Maintain regular bedtime hours.
C) Establish a regular bedtime routine.
D) Have a good stiff drink before bedtime.

Question 10

Each of the following is true of dreams except ________.

A) the areas of the forebrain involved in working memory, attention, and logic are wildly active during dreams
B) men tend to dream about male characters more often than women
C) what people dream about is generally similar to what they think about and do while awake
D) dream content is relatively consistent for most individuals, displaying similar themes across years and even decades