Deck 6: Mind,consciousness,and Alternate States

Question 1

The low-voltage brain waves produced during relaxed wakefulness or the twilight stage between waking and sleeping are called __________ waves.

A)alpha
B)beta
C)delta
D)theta

Answer 1

alpha

Question 2

Despite its dangers,a young man continues to take cocaine because of the feeling of euphoria it produces for him.This powerful arousal of his nervous system is probably due to cocaine's ability to:

A)inhibit enzymes that break down neurotransmitters.
B)increase the release of neurotransmitters.
C)block the receptor sites for neurotransmitters.
D)prevent neurotransmitters from being reabsorbed into the synaptic vesicles.

Answer 2

prevent neurotransmitters from being reabsorbed into the synaptic vesicles.

Question 3

Which of the following most accurately defines consciousness?

A)an ordered experience
B)cortical activity
C)a state of awareness
D)transcendence

Answer 3

a state of awareness

Question 4

The trancelike state in which a subject responds readily to suggestions is __________.

A)stage 4 sleep
B)hypnosis
C)coma
D)meditation

Question 5

Cocaine is a(n)__________.

A)opiate
B)stimulant
C)barbiturate
D)hallucinogen

Question 6

Amphetamines are __________.

A)barbiturates
B)stimulants
C)hallucinogens
D)opiates

Question 7

__________ are used today for treating insomnia,epilepsy,and other disorders.

A)Barbiturates
B)Opiates
C)Hallucinogens
D)Stimulants

Question 8

Our awareness of various mental processes such as making decisions,daydreaming,reflecting,and concentrating is called __________.

A)intelligence
B)consciousness
C)self-awareness
D)creativity

Question 9

__________ rhythm is a regular biological rhythm with a period of approximately 24 hours.

A)Circadian
B)Suprachiasmatic
C)Infradian
D)Ultradian

Question 10

The trancelike state in which a subject responds readily to suggestions is __________.

A)stage 4 sleep
B)hypnosis
C)coma
D)meditation

Question 11

Researchers investigating sleep __________.

A)have observed a decrease in protein synthesis while we sleep
B)have identified a substance destroyed during sleep
C)have found a substance created only during sleep
D)have not been able to fully explain why we sleep

Question 12

Chemical substances that change moods and perceptions are called __________ drugs.

A)psychosomatic
B)analgesic
C)psychoactive
D)prescription

Question 13

The most frequently used drug in Western societies is __________.

A)alcohol
B)nicotine
C)cocaine
D)marijuana

Question 14

The active ingredient in marijuana is __________.

A)PCB
B)THC
C)LSD
D)PCP

Question 15

Dr.Welsh is doing experiments using drugs.He is concerned that his subjects will respond to demand characteristics.He may want to control for this by using which of the following?

A)stratification
B)two independent variables
C)a placebo
D)randomization

Question 16

The deepest stage of sleep is __________ sleep.

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

Question 17

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a(n)__________ rhythm.

A)infradian
B)circadian
C)diurnal
D)ultradian

Question 18

A "fake treatment" is one way to define a ______.

A)decoy
B)demand characteristic
C)control group
D)placebo