Question 1

Narcotics,such as heroin,are drugs that:

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A)   are capable of producing hallucinations,or changes in the perceptual process.
B)   have an arousal effect on the central nervous system,causing a rise in heart rate,blood pressure,and muscular tension.
C)   slow down the nervous system.
D)   increase relaxation and relieve pain and anxiety.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE of REM sleep and dreaming?

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A)   It is the only sleep stage in which dreaming occurs.
B)   The major muscles of the body appear to be paralyzed during REM sleep.
C)   It is in this stage that dreams are least vivid.
D)   Dreams that occur in this stage can rarely be remembered.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The _____ focuses on the random electrical energy that the brain produces during REM sleep,possibly as a result of changes in the production of particular neurotransmitters.

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A)   unconscious wish fulfillment theory
B)   expectation fulfillment theory of dreaming
C)   dreams-for-survival theory
D)   activation-synthesis theoryE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Nikki's doctor prescribes a depressant to help her relax and get some sleep at night.Most likely,he prescribed a(n).

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Question 5

is uncontrollable sleeping that occurs for short periods while a person is awake.

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Question 6

Which of the following notions regarding hypnosis is TRUE?

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A)   People may be induced to engage in self-destructive acts when hypnotized.
B)   People cannot be hypnotized against their will.
C)   People may be induced to perform antisocial behaviors when hypnotized.
D)   People always tell the truth when they are hypnotized.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

_____ drugs are drugs that produce a biological or psychological dependence in the user so that withdrawal from them leads to a craving for the drug that,in some cases,may be nearly irresistible.

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A)   Antibiotic
B)   Interferon
C)   Addictive
D)   TherapeuticE) A) and B)
F) All of the above C

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE of daydreams?

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A)   They are under one's control to a greater extent than dreams that occur during sleep.
B)   They are less tied to the immediate environment than dreams that occur during sleep.
C)   They primarily include sexual content.
D)   The brain is inactive during daydreaming.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Write brief case studies of individuals,each exhibiting a different cluster of three warning signs for drug abuse or addiction.Based on your reading of the text,what advice might you give these individuals?

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Question 10

Anya pulled all-nighters both last night and the night before.Tonight,finally,she anticipates going to bed at her usual time.Which of the following alternatives most accurately describes and identifies what Anya is likely to experience?

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A)   Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the REM stage.This phenomenon is called restoration.
B)   Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the REM stage.This phenomenon is called rebound.
C)   Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the NREM stages.This phenomenon is called restoration.
D)   Anya will spend a greater proportion of her sleep time than usual in the NREM stages.This phenomenon is called rebound.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

According to activation information modulation (AIM) theory,dreams are initiated in the brain's:

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A)   pons.
B)   medulla.
C)   prefrontal cortex.
D)   amygdale.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

How often and for how long should meditation be practiced to realize its benefits?

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A)   Twice weekly,for 20 minutes at a time
B)   Twice daily,for 20 minutes at a time
C)   Daily,for several hours at a stretch
D)   Once a month for two hoursE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Since the 1970s,the number of young adolescents who begin drinking alcohol by the time they are in the 8th grade has:

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A)   increased by about 10%.
B)   increased by nearly 33.33%.
C)   decreased by about 25%.
D)   remained fairly constant.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 14

Methadone is used to treat addiction to:

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A)   cocaine.
B)   alcohol.
C)   heroin.
D)   rohypnol.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

How long is a typical sleep cycle,in which a sleeper progresses through some or all of the sleep stages?

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A)   1 hour
B)   90 minutes
C)   120 minutes
D)   5 hoursE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

In general terms,how do brain waves change as a sleeper progresses from stage 1 sleep to stage 4 sleep?

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A)   Their amplitude decreases.
B)   Their frequency increases.
C)   The brain waves become slower.
D)   The brain waves become faster.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

A trancelike susceptibility to suggestion is a characteristic of .

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Question 18

Circadian rhythms are regulated by the in the hypothalamus.

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suprachiasmatic nucleus

Question 19

LSD and Ecstasy influence the operation of the neurotransmitter _____ in the brain.

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A)   serotonin
B)   norepinephrine
C)   endorphins
D)   acetylcholineE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

_____ is a condition in which a person has difficulty breathing while sleeping.

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A)   Bruxism
B)   Narcolepsy
C)   Night terror
D)   Sleep apneaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: States of Consciousness

Narcotics,such as heroin,are drugs that:

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Which of the following statements is TRUE of REM sleep and dreaming?

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The _____ focuses on the random electrical energy that the brain produces during REM sleep,possibly as a result of changes in the production of particular neurotransmitters.

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Nikki's doctor prescribes a depressant to help her relax and get some sleep at night.Most likely,he prescribed a(n).

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is uncontrollable sleeping that occurs for short periods while a person is awake.

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Which of the following notions regarding hypnosis is TRUE?

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_____ drugs are drugs that produce a biological or psychological dependence in the user so that withdrawal from them leads to a craving for the drug that,in some cases,may be nearly irresistible.

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Which of the following is TRUE of daydreams?

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Write brief case studies of individuals,each exhibiting a different cluster of three warning signs for drug abuse or addiction.Based on your reading of the text,what advice might you give these individuals?

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Anya pulled all-nighters both last night and the night before.Tonight,finally,she anticipates going to bed at her usual time.Which of the following alternatives most accurately describes and identifies what Anya is likely to experience?

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According to activation information modulation (AIM) theory,dreams are initiated in the brain's:

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How often and for how long should meditation be practiced to realize its benefits?

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Since the 1970s,the number of young adolescents who begin drinking alcohol by the time they are in the 8th grade has:

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Methadone is used to treat addiction to:

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How long is a typical sleep cycle,in which a sleeper progresses through some or all of the sleep stages?

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In general terms,how do brain waves change as a sleeper progresses from stage 1 sleep to stage 4 sleep?

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A trancelike susceptibility to suggestion is a characteristic of .

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Circadian rhythms are regulated by the in the hypothalamus.

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LSD and Ecstasy influence the operation of the neurotransmitter _____ in the brain.

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