Question 1

Nicotine activates neural mechanisms similar to those activated by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  heroin
C)  cocaine
D)  marijuanaE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following figures most closely approximates the percentage of high school seniors who have tried an illegal drug during the past year?

Accepted Answer

A)  15%
B)  23%
C)  41%
D)  67%E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Most people today sleep between _____ hours each night.

Accepted Answer

A)  2-3
B)  10-11
C)  4-5
D)  7-8E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Four-year-old DeMarcus falls asleep shortly after his 8:30 p.m.bedtime.At about 9:45 p.m. ,he suddenly sits up in bed,breathing rapidly,and appearing to be in a state of sheer panic.DeMarcus is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  bruxism.
B)  a narcoleptic attack.
C)  night terrors.
D)  sleep apnea.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Contrast NREM and REM sleep.Why is there a "paradox" in REM sleep? Discuss dreams in REM vs.NREM sleep.

Accepted Answer

Several times a night,when sleepers have...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Cocaine exerts its pleasurable effects on the brain by:

Accepted Answer

A)  mimicking the effects of dopamine.
B)  blocking the release of serotonin.
C)  blocking the reabsorption of leftover dopamine.
D)  facilitating the release of endorphins.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE of daydreams?

Accepted Answer

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) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Based on your reading of the text,Ecstasy and LSD influence the action of the neurotransmitter _____ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on your reading of the text,Ecstasy...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 D)

Question 12

In which of the following applications has hypnosis proven to be least successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stopping alcohol and drug abuse
B)  Treating psychological disorders
C)  Improving athletic performance
D)  Relieving painE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Describe what meditation is and how it is currently viewed by researchers.What evidence is there that one could use mediation to replace drugs for relaxation?

Accepted Answer

Meditation is a learned technique for re...

Question 14

Describe the prevalence of alcohol consumption,binge drinking,and alcohol-related problems among college students.

Accepted Answer

With respect to prevalence,the following...

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of dreams occurring in REM sleep and NREM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dreams occur only in REM sleep.
B)  Dreams are equally likely to occur in REM and NREM sleep.
C)  Dreams occur in NREM sleep,but less frequently than in REM sleep; NREM dreams are also less vivid than dreams in REM sleep.
D)  Dreams occur in NREM sleep,but less frequently than in REM sleep; however,NREM dreams are more vivid than dreams in REM sleep.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

To which of the following traits does an individual's susceptibility to hypnosis seem related?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tendency to defer to others' wishes
B)  The tendency to seek out new experiences
C)  The tendency to become absorbed in one's activities
D)  The tendency toward low self-confidenceE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which category of psychoactive drugs mentioned below is correctly matched with its effects on thought and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hallucinogens - slow down the nervous system
B)  Stimulants - increase the activity of the central nervous system
C)  Narcotics - produce changes in sensory perception
D)  Depressants - capable of producing hallucinationsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which sleep disturbance is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep apnea-difficulty breathing during sleep
B)  Narcolepsy-sudden awakenings accompanied by extreme fear,panic,and strong physiological arousal
C)  Night terrors-sudden sleep during waking consciousness
D)  Insomnia-temporary paralysis of the body before or after sleepE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Symptoms such as anxiety,vomiting,sneezing,diarrhea,lower back pain,watery eyes,runny nose,yawning,irritability,tremors,panic,chills and sweating,and cramps are related to the use of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulants
B)  depressants
C)  narcotics
D)  steroidsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Caffeine mimics the effects of a natural brain chemical called:

Accepted Answer

A)  adenosine.
B)  acetylcholine.
C)  adrenaline.
D)  dopamine.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 5: States of Consciousness

Four-year-old DeMarcus falls asleep shortly after his 8:30 p.m.bedtime.At about 9:45 p.m. ,he suddenly sits up in bed,breathing rapidly,and appearing to be in a state of sheer panic.DeMarcus is experiencing:

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

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Nicotine activates neural mechanisms similar to those activated by _____.

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Which of the following figures most closely approximates the percentage of high school seniors who have tried an illegal drug during the past year?

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

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Based on your reading of the text,Ecstasy and LSD influence the action of the neurotransmitter _____ .

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In which of the following applications has hypnosis proven to be least successful?

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Which of the following is TRUE of daydreams?

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Most people today sleep between _____ hours each night.

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To which of the following traits does an individual's susceptibility to hypnosis seem related?

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

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