Deck 5: D: Consciousness

Question 1

Recently,Zane has been very tired during the day and feels like he hasn't been sleeping well.His wife mentions that he often makes a strange gasping noise several times during the night.Which sleep disorder does Zane most likely have?

A)sleep apnea
B)narcolepsy
C)night terrors
D)somnambulism

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Hypnosis is best thought of as:

A)a trance.
B)a state of increased suggestibility.
C)mind control.
D)a myth.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Erica tells her friend that last night she dreamed she was asking her boss for a promotion.If Erica's friend believes in the activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming,which of the following is she likely to say about the dream?

A)"The latent content of the dream is more important than the manifest content and it is inherently meaningful."
B)"The dream is the result of random activity in the brain and has no deep symbolic meaning."
C)"The dream indicates that your brain is trying to figure out how to get you promoted."
D)"The dream is your brain's way of forming new memories."

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following definitions accurately describes the state of coma?

A)a prolonged state of consciousness similar to non-REM sleep
B)a state marked by a complete loss of consciousness
C)a disordered state of consciousness marked by the ability to show some behaviours that suggest at least partial consciousness,even if on an inconsistent basis
D)a state of minimal consciousness,where the patient's eyes may be open,and he or she experiences a sleep-wake cycle

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about the use of hypnosis to recover memories?

A)It is generally ineffective,but poses no risks and is harmless.
B)Research has shown hypnosis to be an effective way to recover memories.
C)Research indicates that hypnosis does not work,and that it can potentially create false memories.
D)While some debate persists regarding the technique's effectiveness,most U.S.courts accept testimony obtained from a person who is placed under hypnosis.

Question 6

Opiates create their euphoric effects by stimulating receptors for:

A)GABA.
B)endorphins.
C)anandamide.
D)dopamine.

Question 7

Repeated use of drugs over a period of time can result in a need for a higher dose to achieve the intended effect.This condition is known as:

A)addiction.
B)dependence.
C)withdrawal.
D)tolerance.

Question 8

REM sleep is sometimes referred to as paradoxical sleep because:

A)the more sleep deprived a person is,the less REM sleep she experiences.
B)REM sleep is not technically a sleep stage,and the body doesn't move.
C)electrical activity in the brain completely shuts down during REM sleep,so the body doesn't move.
D)EEG activity in the brain during REM is similar to awake state,but the body doesn't move.

Question 9

Affecting approximately one in seven Canadians,_____ is the most widely recognized sleeping problem.

A)sleep apnea
B)insomnia
C)night terrors
D)somnambulism

Question 10

Which of the following statements supports the "preserve and protect" hypothesis of sleep?

A)People tend to require more sleep after a hard day of work.
B)Sleep deprivation can lead to impaired cognitive abilities due to lack of active involvement with outside world.
C)Jet lag is usually worse when travelling east than it is when travelling west.
D)Many small animals sleep during the day,when they could be easily seen by a predator.