Question 1

Dissociation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a state of divided consciousness. 
B)  a state of paradoxical sleep. 
C)  conscious enactment of a hypnotic role. 
D)  nonconformity to social pressure.

Question 2

People's reactions to our genetic dispositions constitute part of our

Accepted Answer

A)  lateralization. 
B)  environment. 
C)  homeostasis. 
D)  tomography.

Question 3

Soon after taking a psychoactive drug, Zachary experienced a diminished appetite, an increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria. Zachary most likely experienced the effects of

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  LSD. 
D)  marijuana.

Question 4

When Mr. Valdez thought his 1-year-old daughter had fallen down the stairs, his heartbeat accelerated, his blood pressure rose, and he began to perspire heavily. Mr. Valdez's state of heightened arousal was activated by his ________ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic 
B)  sympathetic 
C)  somatic 
D)  central

Question 5

Since 1960, psychology has regained an interest in consciousness as psychologists of all persuasions affirmed the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)  the circadian rhythm. 
B)  change blindness. 
C)  neuroadaptation. 
D)  cognition.

Question 6

Sleep spindles predominate during which stage of sleep?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Studies of identical twins who had been reared apart has most clearly increased scientific appreciation for the importance of ________ in personality development.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurogenesis 
B)  homeostasis 
C)  home environments 
D)  genetic influences

Question 8

Morphine and heroin are

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines. 
B)  opiates. 
C)  hallucinogens. 
D)  barbiturates.

Question 9

The school of thought in psychology that turned away from the study of consciousness during the first half of the last century was

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorism. 
B)  psychoanalysis. 
C)  humanistic psychology. 
D)  evolutionary psychology.

Question 10

As a form of therapy for relieving problems such as drug addiction, hypnosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  ineffective. 
B)  no more effective than positive suggestions given without hypnosis. 
C)  highly effective. 
D)  more effective with adults than children.

Question 11

Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  an occasional cigarette smoker almost always becomes a heavy smoker. 
B)  regular marijuana smokers typically experience an irresistible craving for THC. 
C)  many people are able to stop using addictive drugs without professional help. 
D)  individuals who receive morphine from physicians for pain relief usually develop the irresistible cravings of an addict.

Question 12

Which of the following is bad advice for a person trying to overcome insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink a glass of milk 15 minutes before bedtime. 
B)  Avoid taking short naps during the day. 
C)  Drink a glass of wine 15 minutes before bedtime. 
D)  Don't engage in strenuous physical exercise just before bedtime.

Question 13

An altered state of consciousness similar to that of a near-death experience is most likely to result from the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  marijuana. 
D)  LSD.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Narcolepsy is a disorder in which a person

Accepted Answer

A)  temporarily stops breathing during sleep. 
B)  has sudden uncontrollable seizures. 
C)  experiences uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness. 
D)  has difficulty falling and staying asleep.

Question 16

Repeated use of amphetamines has caused Aaron legal problems, which threaten his job. However, he continues to use the drugs. Aaron most clearly shows symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociation. 
B)  substance use disorder. 
C)  REM rebound. 
D)  narcolepsy.

Question 17

While Bev was hypnotized, her therapist suggested that during the next several days she would have a strong desire to eat well-balanced meals. The therapist was apparently making use of

Accepted Answer

A)  the circadian rhythm. 
B)  posthypnotic suggestion. 
C)  neuroadaptation. 
D)  paradoxical sleep.

Question 18

Smokers with ________ levels of nicotine tolerance are likely to suffer the most severe withdrawal symptoms when they discontinue smoking.

Accepted Answer

A)  high 
B)  moderate 
C)  low 
D)  high or low

Question 19

Selective attention is best illustrated by

Accepted Answer

A)  blindsight. 
B)  narcolepsy. 
C)  neuroadaptation. 
D)  the cocktail party effect.

Question 20

The sensory cortex is located in the ________ lobes.

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal 
B)  temporal 
C)  frontal 
D)  occipital

Exam 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind