Question 1

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heart and breathing rates increase.
B)   The eyes move rapidly under closed lids.
C)   Brain waves become more rapid.
D)   Voluntary muscles tense and become more active. D

Question 2

The interdisciplinary study of the linkages between brain activity and mental processes is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   evolutionary psychology.
B)   neurology.
C)   behaviorism.
D)   cognitive neuroscience. D

Question 3

The interdisciplinary study of brain activity linked with our mental processes is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   behaviorism.
B)   behavior genetics.
C)   cognitive neuroscience.
D)   neurology. C

Question 4

Kevin is preoccupied with gambling,and his persistent urges to gamble are so strong that he continues even after losing large sums of money.Kevin most clearly shows signs of

Accepted Answer

A)   withdrawal.
B)   addiction.
C)   reuptake.
D)   intoxication.

Question 5

Boys who tend to be fearless and impulsive at age 6 are

Accepted Answer

A)   less likely to smoke and more likely to drink alcohol as teens.
B)   more likely to smoke and less likely to drink alcohol as teens.
C)   less likely to smoke and less likely to drink alcohol as teens.
D)   more likely to smoke and more likely to drink alcohol as teens.

Question 6

You suddenly become conscious that your own nose is in your line of vision when this is pointed out to you.This best illustrates the impact of

Accepted Answer

A)   the popout phenomenon.
B)   change blindness.
C)   blindsight.
D)   selective attention.

Question 7

Prolonged and excessive drinking can shrink the brain most intensely in ________ who have ________ of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A)   men;more
B)   women;more
C)   men;less
D)   women;less

Question 8

Nicotine consumption triggers an increase in

Accepted Answer

A)   drowsiness.
B)   appetite.
C)   anxiety.
D)   blood pressure.

Question 9

Sleep apnea patients who repeatedly awaken with a gasp and then immediately fall back to sleep typically

Accepted Answer

A)   fail to recall these episodes the next day.
B)   experience greater-than-average amounts of slow-wave sleep.
C)   have dreams that they are suffocating or drowning.
D)   require prescription drugs to recover from this condition.

Question 10

Staying up especially late on weekends is most likely to have an influence on

Accepted Answer

A)   narcolepsy.
B)   sleep apnea.
C)   the circadian rhythm.
D)   night terrors.

Question 11

Those with alcohol use disorder are likely to experience symptoms of ________ when alcohol use is suspended.

Accepted Answer

A)   dehydration
B)   withdrawal
C)   disinhibition
D)   hallucinations

Question 12

The emotional tone of our dreams is especially likely to be influenced by activation of the ________ during REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)   somatosensory cortex
B)   limbic system
C)   frontal lobes
D)   pineal gland

Question 13

A classmate believes that alcohol,marijuana,and cocaine all have similar effects on behavior and that therefore all three drugs ought to be legalized.Carefully evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your classmate's position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A classmate believes that alcohol,marijuana,and cocaine all...

Question 14

Experimental participants who consumed alcohol rather than a placebo beverage were less likely to notice that their minds were wandering during a reading task.This best illustrates that alcohol reduces

Accepted Answer

A)   synaptic connections.
B)   serotonin levels.
C)   self-awareness.
D)   sleep deprivation.

Question 15

The occasional experience of sleep paralysis is most likely as you awaken from

Accepted Answer

A)   NREM-1 sleep.
B)   NREM-2 sleep.
C)   NREM-3 sleep.
D)   REM sleep.

Question 16

Arlette often consumes up to six cocktails in a row before she experiences any noticeable symptoms of intoxication.This suggests that Arlette has developed

Accepted Answer

A)   disinhibition.
B)   tolerance.
C)   withdrawal.
D)   hallucinations.

Question 17

People who regularly sleep less than normal experience a(n)________ risk of depression and a(n)________ risk of gaining weight.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased;decreased
B)   increased;increased
C)   decreased;increased
D)   increased;decreased

Question 18

Bats need a lot of sleep because their high waking metabolism produces ________ that are toxic to neurons.

Accepted Answer

A)   growth hormones
B)   high melatonin levels
C)   free radicals
D)   alpha waves

Question 19

Thanks to modern lighting and social media diversions,many adults who would have gone to bed at 9:00 P.M.a century ago are now up until 11:00 P.M.or later.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on sleep patterns.

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive development
B)   culture
C)   high waking metabolism
D)   latent content

Question 20

"K2," also known as Spice,mimics

Accepted Answer

A)   MDMA.
B)   LSD.
C)   THC.
D)   NPY.

Exam 4: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of REM sleep?

The interdisciplinary study of the linkages between brain activity and mental processes is known as

The interdisciplinary study of brain activity linked with our mental processes is known as

Kevin is preoccupied with gambling,and his persistent urges to gamble are so strong that he continues even after losing large sums of money.Kevin most clearly shows signs of

Boys who tend to be fearless and impulsive at age 6 are

You suddenly become conscious that your own nose is in your line of vision when this is pointed out to you.This best illustrates the impact of

Prolonged and excessive drinking can shrink the brain most intensely in who have of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.

Nicotine consumption triggers an increase in

Sleep apnea patients who repeatedly awaken with a gasp and then immediately fall back to sleep typically

Staying up especially late on weekends is most likely to have an influence on

Those with alcohol use disorder are likely to experience symptoms of ________ when alcohol use is suspended.

The emotional tone of our dreams is especially likely to be influenced by activation of the ________ during REM sleep.

A classmate believes that alcohol,marijuana,and cocaine all have similar effects on behavior and that therefore all three drugs ought to be legalized.Carefully evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your classmate's position.

Experimental participants who consumed alcohol rather than a placebo beverage were less likely to notice that their minds were wandering during a reading task.This best illustrates that alcohol reduces

The occasional experience of sleep paralysis is most likely as you awaken from

Arlette often consumes up to six cocktails in a row before she experiences any noticeable symptoms of intoxication.This suggests that Arlette has developed

People who regularly sleep less than normal experience a(n) risk of depression and a(n) risk of gaining weight.

Bats need a lot of sleep because their high waking metabolism produces ________ that are toxic to neurons.

Thanks to modern lighting and social media diversions,many adults who would have gone to bed at 9:00 P.M.a century ago are now up until 11:00 P.M.or later.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on sleep patterns.

"K2," also known as Spice,mimics

Exam 4: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of REM sleep?

The interdisciplinary study of the linkages between brain activity and mental processes is known as

The interdisciplinary study of brain activity linked with our mental processes is known as

Kevin is preoccupied with gambling,and his persistent urges to gamble are so strong that he continues even after losing large sums of money.Kevin most clearly shows signs of

Boys who tend to be fearless and impulsive at age 6 are

You suddenly become conscious that your own nose is in your line of vision when this is pointed out to you.This best illustrates the impact of

Prolonged and excessive drinking can shrink the brain most intensely in ________ who have ________ of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.

Nicotine consumption triggers an increase in

Sleep apnea patients who repeatedly awaken with a gasp and then immediately fall back to sleep typically

Staying up especially late on weekends is most likely to have an influence on

Those with alcohol use disorder are likely to experience symptoms of ________ when alcohol use is suspended.

The emotional tone of our dreams is especially likely to be influenced by activation of the ________ during REM sleep.

A classmate believes that alcohol,marijuana,and cocaine all have similar effects on behavior and that therefore all three drugs ought to be legalized.Carefully evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your classmate's position.

Experimental participants who consumed alcohol rather than a placebo beverage were less likely to notice that their minds were wandering during a reading task.This best illustrates that alcohol reduces

The occasional experience of sleep paralysis is most likely as you awaken from

Arlette often consumes up to six cocktails in a row before she experiences any noticeable symptoms of intoxication.This suggests that Arlette has developed

People who regularly sleep less than normal experience a(n) ________ risk of depression and a(n) ________ risk of gaining weight.

Bats need a lot of sleep because their high waking metabolism produces ________ that are toxic to neurons.

Thanks to modern lighting and social media diversions,many adults who would have gone to bed at 9:00 P.M.a century ago are now up until 11:00 P.M.or later.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on sleep patterns.

"K2," also known as Spice,mimics

Prolonged and excessive drinking can shrink the brain most intensely in who have of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.

People who regularly sleep less than normal experience a(n) risk of depression and a(n) risk of gaining weight.