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Real World Psychology, 3e (Sanderson)
Chapter 5 States of Consciousness
1) Consciousness is defined as ________.
A) ordinary and extraordinary wakefulness
B) an awareness of one's self and their environment
C) mental representations of the external world in the here and now
D) any mental state that requires thinking and processing of sensory or perceptual stimuli
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
2) Which of these can be generally defined as our awareness of our environments and ourselves?
A) meditation
B) consciousness
C) hypnosis
D) priming
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
3) A mental state, other than an ordinary waking state, that occurs during sleep, dreaming, psychoactive drug use, meditation, or hypnosis is called an altered ________.
A) sensory state
B) alertness
C) state of consciousness
D) moment of sentience
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
4) Armand is daydreaming; Adele is dreaming while asleep. Which statement is TRUE?
A) Neither Armand nor Adele is in an altered state of consciousness.
B) Armand is semiconscious; Adele is in an alternate state of consciousness.
C) Both Armand and Adele are in an altered state of consciousness.
D) Armand is semiconscious; Adele is unconscious.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
5) Consciousness ________.
A) is a relatively simple phenomenon
B) exists on a continuum
C) is an all-or-nothing phenomenon
D) includes only those states in which someone is fully alert
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
6) Which one of the following is an altered state of consciousness?
A) feeling dizzy
B) reading a book
C) sleeping
D) cooking a complicated meal
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
7) Functions that demand attention and focus and can interfere with other ongoing activities are called ________.
A) automatic functions
B) psychoactive functions
C) psychedelic functions
D) controlled functions
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
8) While she is brushing her teeth, Judith is thinking about her work meeting tomorrow and is mentally rehearsing the presentation she is going to give to the company's board of directors. In this moment brushing her teeth is a(n) ________.
A) automatic function
B) controlled function
C) primary function
D) secondary function
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
9) Javon likes to check his social media account while he's in class because he thinks the lessons are boring. He is sure that he can take adequate notes while still posting on his account, but research suggests otherwise. What process is Javon using?
A) selective attention
B) a meditative process
C) automatic functioning
D) multitasking
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
10) Circadian rhythms are ________.
A) patterns that repeat themselves on a twice-daily schedule
B) physical and mental changes associated with the cycle of the moon
C) rhythmical processes in your brain
D) cyclical patterns that occur on a 24- to 25-hour cycle
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
11) Which of the following is synchronized with the circadian rhythm?
A) core body temperature
B) a woman's menstrual cycle
C) patterns of pheromone release
D) the lunar cycle
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
12) Body temperature, reaches its peak during ________.
A) early morning
B) daytime hours
C) early evening
D) late night
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
13) Body temperature is lowest at what time of day?
A) between 10 a.m. and 12 noon
B) between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
C) between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
D) between midnight and 6 a.m.
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
14) Disruptions in circadian rhythms caused by sleep deprivation can lead to which of the following?
A) improved memory
B) reduced concentration
C) lack of appetite
D) reduced fatigue
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
15) If you are generally less productive and more accident-prone than other workers, than it is MOST likely that you ________.
A) are working without supervision
B) have a Type B personality
C) are a workaholic
D) are a rotating shift worker
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
16) Jet lag seems to be worse when we travel ________.
A) north to south
B) south to north
C) east to west
D) west to east
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
17) Jet lag results from ________.
A) sleep deprivation
B) disruption of circadian rhythms
C) the effect of light on the pineal gland
D) disruption of brain-wave patterns
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
18) Marcus is required to travel to a national sales meeting for his company. He doesn't like to travel very much because he knows that he is going to experience jet lag and will not sleep very well for several days. Which travel plan would cause Marcus the most difficulty?
A) Chicago to Houston (north to south)
B) Houston to Chicago (south to north)
C) Boston to Los Angeles (east to west)
D) Los Angeles to Boston (west to east)
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
19) Which part of the brain is involved in the operation of circadian rhythms?
A) cerebellum
B) thalamus
C) suprachiasmatic nucleus
D) cerebral cortex
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
20) The body's circadian rhythms are largely controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the ________.
A) hypothalamus
B) thalamus
C) amygdala
D) medulla
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
21) Melatonin, a hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland, influences ________.
A) sleep
B) sexual arousal
C) puberty and aging
D) emotions
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
22) Researchers have documented which of the following hazards of sleep deprivation?
A) reduced cortisol levels
B) reduced microsleep
C) lapses in attention
D) increased immune functioning
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
APA: LO 2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy
23) Scientists most often study sleep in sleep labs using ________.
A) EKG recordings
B) PET scans
C) Functional MRI scans
D) EEG recordings
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
24) In a sleep lab, electrodes hooked up to the patient will probably measure ________.
A) heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure
B) brain waves, muscle activity, and eye movements
C) heart rate, muscle movements, and sexual arousal
D) brain waves, myocardial functioning, and ocular movements
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
25) Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of sleep stages?
A) NREM stage 1, NREM stage 2, NREM stage 3, NREM stage 2, NREM stage 1, REM
B) REM stage 1, REM stage 2, REM stage 3, NREM
C) NREM stage 1, REM, NREM stage 2, NREM stage 3, REM
D) REM stage 1, NREM, REM stage 2, NREM, REM stage 3, NREM
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
26) Which of the following is TRUE regarding a typical night's sleep cycles?
A) There are 7-8 cycles per night, each lasting about an hour.
B) Stages 3 and 4 decrease, and REM sleep increases during the night.
C) Brain waves increase in frequency and decrease in amplitude as the night progresses.
D) Everyone always progresses from Stage 1 to 4 and back.
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
27) How many cycles of distinct sleep stages do we typically experience during a normal night's sleep?
A) 3-4
B) 4-5
C) 5-6
D) 6-8
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
28) During a normal night of sleep, sleep cycles typically last for about ________ minutes.
A) 30
B) 60
C) 90
D) 120
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
29) Which stage of sleep is characterized by sleep spindles?
A) REM
B) NREM stage 1
C) NREM stage 2
D) NREM stage 3
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
30) Which stage of sleep is characterized by slow waves?
A) REM
B) NREM Stage 1
C) NREM Stage 2
D) NREM Stage 3
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
31) REM sleep is also called which of the following because the brain is aroused and active while the person remains nonresponsive and asleep?
A) pseudo-sleep
B) paradoxical sleep
C) hypnagogic sleep
D) transitional sleep
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
32) The sleep stage marked by irregular breathing, eye movements, high-frequency brain waves, and dreaming is called ________.
A) beta sleep
B) hypnagogic sleep
C) REM sleep
D) transitional sleep
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
33) Which of the following is a characteristic of REM sleep?
A) sleepwalking
B) unresponsive muscles
C) slow, regular breathing
D) less dream activity
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
34) What would best explain why your baby is breathing irregularly, making little sounds, and moving her eyes rapidly back and forth under closed lids?
A) The baby appears to be coming out of Stage 1 sleep.
B) The baby is showing signs of a transition between sleep stages.
C) The baby has obviously been awake for several minutes.
D) The baby is most likely in the REM sleep stage.
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
35) Which of the following statements about sleep is correct?
A) Everyone needs a minimum of eight hours of sleep each night.
B) Most people never dream.
C) Genital arousal can occur during a REM stage.
D) Dying in your dream is usually fatal in real life.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
36) ________ spend more time in REM sleep than ________.
A) Infants; adults
B) Adults; infants
C) Adolescents; infants
D) Older adults; younger adults
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
37) The adaptation/protection theory of sleep says that sleep ________.
A) evolved to decrease the number of hours of daydreaming
B) conserves energy and protects us from predators
C) restores the biological rhythms that would otherwise be disrupted by round-the-clock wakefulness
D) is necessary for the evolution of our species into spiritual beings
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
38) The theory of sleep that BEST explains why bears hibernate all winter is the ________.
A) adaptation/protection theory
B) rest/rejuvenate theory
C) recuperative/conservation theory
D) repair/restoration theory
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
39) The repair/restoration theory of sleep says that sleep serves ________.
A) a recuperative function, following depletion of key brain and body resources
B) to protect animals from predators and to restore the balance of nature
C) to conserve energy for use the following day
D) to consolidate memories
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
40) Which animal spends the least amount of time sleeping in a given night?
A) human
B) gorilla
C) opossum
D) horse
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
41) Recent research suggests that sleep ________.
A) is important for learning, and consolidation and storage of new memories
B) is necessary for mammals but not for non-mammals
C) cannot be "recaptured" if you miss it several nights in a row
D) increases with age
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
42) Freud believed that dreams provide an outlet for ________.
A) conscious wishes
B) unacceptable desires
C) latent wishes
D) acceptable desires
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
43) Which method of dream interpretation emphasizes the roles of manifest and latent dream content?
A) Hobson's activation hypothesis
B) McCarley's synthesis hypothesis
C) Freud's wish-fulfillment theory
D) Mayan Indian communal theory
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
44) In Freud's wish-fulfillment theory of dreaming, which type of dream content contains the surface symbols that disguise the underlying meaning of the dream?
A) repressed
B) transferring
C) manifest
D) latent
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
45) In Freud's wish-fulfillment theory of dreaming, which type of content of a dream is the true, unconscious meaning of the dream?
A) expressed
B) counter-transferent
C) latent
D) repressed
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
46) After becoming very angry with your sister and wishing that she were dead, you dream about pushing her off a cliff. According to Freud, the latent content of your dream would be ________, while the manifest content would be ________.
A) pushing her off the cliff; wishing she were dead
B) wishing she were dead; pushing her off the cliff
C) the argument; angry feelings
D) angry feelings; the argument
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
47) A man has a dream about a train traveling through a tunnel, which represents his desire to engage in sexual intercourse. According to Freud's view of dreaming, what would be the latent content of this dream?
A) the train traveling through the tunnel
B) a desire for sexual intercourse
C) his relationship with his wife
D) his masculinity
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
48) The idea that dreams are the byproduct of random stimulation of brain cells, and that the brain attempts to combine this spontaneous activity into coherent patterns, is known as the ________.
A) wish fulfillment hypothesis of dreaming
B) activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming
C) random-convergent hypothesis of dreaming
D) brain stimulation hypothesis of dreaming
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
49) According to the activation-synthesis hypothesis of dreaming, what part of the brain is being randomly stimulated?
A) cortex
B) limbic system
C) brain stem
D) hypothalamus
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
50) The cognitive view of dreaming suggests that dreams ________.
A) awaken the unconscious
B) are random stimulation of cognitive processes
C) are a type of information processing
D) connect us to our unconscious
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
51) ________ theory states that dreams are byproducts of random stimulation of brain cells, whereas the ________ view suggests that dreams serve an information-processing function and help us sift through our everyday experiences and thoughts.
A) Biological; learning
B) Cognitive; wish-fulfillment
C) Activation-synthesis; cognitive
D) Psychodynamic; info-dynamic
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Analysis
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
52) According to research, which of the following is one of the three most common dream themes?
A) being embarrassed
B) winning an award
C) falling
D) flying
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
APA: LO 2.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy
53) When Giselle wakes up in the morning, her wife Mellia asks her if she had a good night of sleep. Giselle responds by saying, "I had the strangest dream last night," and proceeds to tell Mellia all about the dream. If Giselle's dream was consistent with the most common dream theme that has been found in research, she will report that she dreamt about ________.
A) becoming paralyzed.
B) being lost.
C) being attacked or pursued.
D) arriving too late for an important event.
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
54) The persistent inability to fall or stay asleep, or awakening too early, is a symptom of ________.
A) narcolepsy
B) insomnia
C) sleep apnea
D) narcosomnia
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
55) Which of the following persons is clearly experiencing insomnia?
A) Kipp, who frequently cannot fall asleep the night before a final exam.
B) Kaula, who regularly sleeps less than eight hours per night.
C) Consuela, who persistently has difficulty falling or staying asleep.
D) Paul, who wakes up at about 6 am every morning.
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
56) Which of the following is TRUE about medication drugs for insomnia?
A) Nonprescription medication is more addictive.
B) Prescription medications increase REM sleep.
C) There is a danger of developing physical or psychological dependence.
D) Prescription medications increase Stage 3 sleep.
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
57) If, in midsentence, your friend suddenly slumps over on the couch and appears to have entered the REM stage of sleep, which of the following is the BEST explanation for your friend's behavior?
A) Your friend has epilepsy and just had a seizure.
B) Your friend has narcolepsy and should seek medical attention.
C) Your friend is a sleepwalker and did not get enough sleep last night.
D) Your friend did not get enough sleep last night and should go to bed.
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
58) Degenerated neurons in certain parts of the brain have been observed in dogs with ________.
A) narcolepsy
B) REM behavior disorder
C) cataplexy
D) parasomnia
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
59) What types of drugs are typically given to reduce the frequency and intensity of symptoms associated with narcolepsy?
A) benzodiazepines and anti-anxiety medications
B) depressants and pain relievers
C) narcotics and MAO inhibitors
D) antidepressants and stimulants
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
60) Sleep apnea is ________.
A) more prevalent in women than in men
B) marked by repeated awakenings with gasping for breath
C) a suspected factor in narcolepsy
D) the least serious sleep disorder
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
61) According to your textbook, suspected causes of sleep apnea include ________.
A) a malfunction in the reticular activating system or the brain stem
B) malnutrition, alcoholism, and vitamin D deficiency
C) an airway blockage or the brain's failure to signal the diaphragm
D) early-onset dementia and other neurological disorders
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
62) Dieting, surgery, dental appliances, and tennis balls are all recommended treatments for ________.
A) insomnia
B) parasomnia
C) nightmares
D) sleep apnea
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
63) Sleep apnea can be treated with ________.
A) exercising throat muscles
B) a CPAP machine to keep the airway open
C) barbiturates
D) tranquilizers
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
64) Sleep apnea is a risk factor for ________.
A) stroke
B) low blood pressure
C) diabetes
D) narcolepsy
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
65) A nightmare usually occurs during ________.
A) non-REM sleep
B) REM sleep
C) episodes of sleep apnea
D) sleep stage 4 only
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
66) Which of the following occur during NREM sleep and are characterized by a state of panic?
A) narcoleptic fits
B) nightmares
C) apnea episodes
D) sleep terrors
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
67) Sleepwalking is MOST likely to occur in ________.
A) adults
B) hypnagogic sleep
C) NREM sleep
D) REM sleep
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
68) Of these options, the best way to deal with insomnia is to ________.
A) take a prescription rather than over-the-counter drug
B) exercise vigorously just before bed
C) check the clock each time you wake up and keep a careful record of awakenings
D) take a melatonin supplement
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
69) Which of the following methods would be BEST for dealing with a sleep problem such as insomnia?
A) Drink alcohol to relax yourself before you go to sleep.
B) Perform a moderate jog on your treadmill right before bed.
C) Perform progressive muscle relaxation.
D) Try to go to sleep at a different time each night to "shock" your system.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
70) Psychoactive drugs ________.
A) change conscious awareness, mood, or perceptions
B) are always addictive, mind altering, and dangerous to your health
C) are illegal unless prescribed by a medical doctor
D) only include hallucinogenic drugs and marijuana
Diff: 1
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Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
71) Drugs that change conscious awareness, mood, or perception are called ________.
A) addictive drugs
B) hallucinogenic drugs
C) psychoactive drugs
D) mind altering drugs
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
72) Which one of the following lists contains ONLY psychoactive drugs?
A) caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol
B) antacids, antidepressants, and antipsychotics
C) insulin, narcotics, and hallucinogens
D) aspirin, L-Dopa, and Prozac
Diff: 3
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Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
73) Most psychoactive drugs create their changes in mood, energy, or perception by changing ________.
A) the body's supply of neurotransmitters
B) the balance of drugs in the body
C) the way the neuron synthesizes neurotransmitters
D) the brain's ability to receive sensory inputs
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
74) Psychoactive drugs can ________.
A) increase the production of neurotransmitters
B) alter the transmissions between neuropeptides
C) enhance or inhibit the effect of neurotransmitters.
D) change neurotransmitters into hormones
Diff: 3
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Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
75) When a drug enhances the effect of a neurotransmitter, the drug is acting as ________.
A) a precursor
B) an agonist
C) a synergist
D) an antagonist
Diff: 2
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Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
76) When a drug inhibits a neurotransmitter's effect, the drug is acting as ________.
A) a precursor
B) an agonist
C) a synergist
D) an antagonist
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
77) An antipsychotic drug that acts by blocking the receptor sites for dopamine is acting as a(n) ________.
A) precursor
B) agonist
C) synergist
D) antagonist
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
78) Which of the following is true about antagonist drugs?
A) They inhibit the effect of neurotransmitters.
B) They increase the ability to synthesize neurotransmissions.
C) They cause reuptake of a neurotransmitter.
D) They increase the release of neurotransmitters.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
79) The term drug abuse implies that the individual ________.
A) uses a substance in a way that causes emotional or physical harm to self or to others
B) uses the substance long enough and intensely enough to develop tolerance
C) develops a physical addiction to the substance being abused
D) develops an emotional addiction to the substance being used
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
80) If an individual taking a drug has a pathological need or craving to achieve a drug's effect, the individual is most accurately said to be ________.
A) addicted
B) physically dependent
C) psychologically dependent
D) a drug abuser
Diff: 2
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Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
81) Which term describes a condition in which the body requires a drug (or specific activity) in order to function without physical and psychological reactions to its absence?
A) drug abuse
B) addiction
C) cross-tolerance
D) drug dependence
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
82) Amanda is really preoccupied with finding more cocaine and craves the high she experienced. Amanda is experiencing ________.
A) drug dependence
B) psychological dependence
C) psychological addiction
D) drug addiction
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
83) John was given a prescription for an opiate following knee surgery and found that he liked how it made him feel. Now, he often seeks it out, legally or illegally, because he craves that feeling. Assuming that he doesn't experience tolerance or withdrawal symptoms, John appears to have become ________.
A) addicted to prescription drugs
B) psychologically dependent on opiates
C) cross-tolerant to sedatives
D) physically dependent on opiates
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
84) Joe is a heavy drinker and when he occasionally goes longer than usual without drinking alcohol, he experiences unpleasant physical symptoms. Joe has developed ________.
A) drug-induced brain damage
B) psychoactive addiction
C) physical dependence
D) drug dependence
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
85) Physical dependence occurs when a person needs to use a drug to prevent ________.
A) psychological dependence
B) withdrawal symptoms
C) addiction
D) tolerance and withdrawal
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
86) Brianna regularly uses benzodiazepines in rather large quantities, and when she cannot use them, she gets sick to her stomach, has diarrhea, and experiences agitation, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Brianna is experiencing ________.
A) psychological addiction
B) dual diagnostic effects
C) withdrawal
D) tolerance
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
87) If a person experiences rapid breathing, muscle twitches, and perspiration when trying to quit using opiates, they are experiencing ________.
A) psychoactive addiction
B) intolerance to opiates
C) physical tolerance
D) withdrawal symptoms
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
88) ________ is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of continued use, whereas ________ is the development of decreasing sensitivity to a drug because of the use of another drug.
A) Addiction; tolerance
B) Tolerance; addiction
C) Drug abuse; drug addiction
D) Tolerance; cross-tolerance
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
89) If you have to drink three or four beers to get the same feeling you used to get with one or two, it is likely that you have developed ________.
A) a psychoactive addiction
B) an intolerance to alcohol
C) a better ability to metabolize alcohol
D) a tolerance to alcohol
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
90) Needing higher amounts of Drug B as a result of developing a tolerance to Drug A is called ________.
A) dualistic effects
B) synergistic effects
C) cross-tolerance
D) cross addiction
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
91) Which of these acts on the central nervous system to suppress or slow bodily processes and reduce overall responsiveness?
A) psychoactive drugs
B) stimulants
C) depressants
D) tobacco
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
92) Which of the following statements about alcohol is accurate?
A) It is a depressant that reduces inhibition.
B) It stimulates and speeds up the body and brain at higher doses.
C) At high levels (> 0.5%) it can cause fewer symptoms.
D) It is classified as an opiate.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
93) Which of the following statements about alcohol is accurate?
A) It has no effects at low doses.
B) It stimulates and speeds up the body and brain at higher doses.
C) At high levels (> 0.5%) it can cause coma or death.
D) It is safer when combined with other drugs.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
94) If Max ingests a small amount of a particular psychoactive substance, he may be livelier and more outgoing at a party. If he then continues to consume more of the substance, he will find that it actually slows his system down and impairs his thinking. The substance in this case is most likely ________.
A) nicotine
B) caffeine
C) alcohol
D) heroin
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
95) Which of the following college students most likely has a .10 blood alcohol content?
A) Sarah is relaxed and more sociable than usual.
B) Jimmy notices his every day stress has lessened and he feels better.
C) Alex's friends observe he is loud and thinks he is far funnier than he is.
D) Maya is clumsy and tripping over everything and her speech is slurred.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
96) After taking Seconal (a barbiturate, a central nervous system depressant) prescribed by her doctor, your friend tells you that she is planning to drink a glass of wine to help her mellow out. Based on what you know about drugs, what would be your BEST response to her?
A) Good idea; the two drugs will work better together.
B) Bad idea; the two drugs will counteract each other and she will have no effect from either drug.
C) It's okay; alcohol only has a bad effect if you have more than 2 to 3 drinks.
D) Bad idea; taken together they can cause her to have problems breathing.
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
97) Marijuana is generally categorized as which type of drug, although it has effects of other drug categories as well?
A) opiate
B) hallucinogen
C) stimulant
D) depressant
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
98) Heroin belongs to which category of drugs?
A) opiates
B) hallucinogens
C) stimulants
D) antibiotics
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
99) MDMA, which is more commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly, belongs to which category of drugs?
A) opiates
B) hallucinogens
C) stimulants
D) depressants
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
100) Which of these acts on the nervous system to increase its overall activity and general responsiveness?
A) hallucinogens
B) stimulants
C) alcoholic beverages
D) psychoactive drugs
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
101) Which drug contains THC, that blocks naturally-occurring receptors throughout the brain?
A) heroin
B) marijuana
C) cocaine
D) tobacco
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
102) Marty, a middle-aged man, took a small dose of a drug just to experiment, and he ended up in the hospital with a stroke. The drug interfered with the electrical system of his heart and constricted blood vessels in his brain. Marty most likely took ________.
A) valium
B) cocaine
C) alcohol
D) barbiturates
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
103) Which of these people engages in a behavior that is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States?
A) Ben, who drives fast and sometimes is drunk behind the wheel
B) Amit, who drinks six cups of coffee a day
C) Dante, who is 15 years old and obese
D) Terri, who has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for years
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
104) Nicotine activates the same brain areas as which of the following does?
A) cocaine
B) serotonin
C) marijuana
D) valium
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
105) When appropriately prescribed, opiates are used to achieve ________.
A) pain relief
B) increased activity and responsiveness
C) lowering of mood and feeling numb
D) an increase in endorphins
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
106) After repeated flooding with artificial opiates, the brain eventually does what to the production of its own opiates?
A) reduces or stops
B) increases slightly
C) has the same level of
D) increases significantly
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
107) Hallucinogens are ________.
A) drugs that produce sensory or perceptual distortions
B) often smoked in the form of crack or rock
C) psychodynamic drugs
D) almost always addictive
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
108) Hallucinogens are commonly referred to as ________.
A) anxiolytics
B) psychedelics
C) benzodiazepines
D) neuroleptics
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
109) Which of the following persons most likely ingested a hallucinogen?
A) Al, who claimed he could taste the color of the sky and see the sound of the birds chirping
B) Steve, who is usually quiet and shy, stood up at a party and recited Shakespeare.
C) Rebecca, who had a lot of energy, stayed up all night dancing and went to a party the next day.
D) Stacia, who fell asleep immediately after taking the drug and felt groggy all day
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
110) Which of the following hallucinogens is derived chemically, not naturally?
A) mescaline
B) psilocybin
C) peyote
D) phencyclidine
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
111) "Dropping acid" refers to the use of ________.
A) mescaline
B) psilocybin
C) LSD
D) phencyclidine
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
112) Which of the following is accurate about LSD?
A) It is highly addictive.
B) It is derived from the peyote cactus.
C) It can lead to accidents, death, or suicide.
D) It is frequently abused by those who use it.
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
113) The active ingredient in marijuana is ________.
A) THC
B) LSD
C) MDMA
D) PCP
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
114) Which of the following is true about marijuana?
A) It is metabolized and excreted rapidly.
B) It increases sperm production.
C) It can enhance immune functioning by promoting relaxation.
D) It dissolves in the body's fat and leaves the body very slowly.
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
115) According to research, which of the following drugs is associated with increased throat and respiratory disorders, impaired lung functioning and immune response, declines in testosterone levels, reduced sperm count, and disruption of the menstrual cycle and ovulation?
A) opiates
B) barbiturates
C) marijuana
D) alcohol
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
116) Though generally categorized as a hallucinogen, marijuana can also produce the effects of ________.
A) a depressant
B) an antidepressant
C) an appetite suppressant
D) a stimulant
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
117) Which drug, also called the date rape drug, is odorless, colorless, and tasteless and can easily be given to someone without her or his knowledge?
A) rohypnol
B) ecstasy
C) LSD
D) PCP
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
118) Which of the following club drugs affects levels of serotonin?
A) LSD
B) ecstasy
C) alcohol
D) rohypnol
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
119) Chronic use of which of the following can produce an ongoing reduction in the neurotransmitter serotonin?
A) aspirin
B) MDMA
C) marijuana
D) valium
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
120) Which of the following club drugs has recently shown promise as a potential treatment for major depression, suicidal behaviors, and bipolar disorder?
A) Special K
B) molly
C) ecstasy
D) GHB
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
121) Which of the following is a group of techniques designed to refocus attention, block out distractions, and produce an altered state of consciousness?
A) hypnosis
B) pseudopsychology
C) parapsychology
D) meditation
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
122) Which of the following physiological processes can be changed during meditation?
A) reproductive functioning
B) blood pressure
C) muscle strength
D) thyroid hormone level
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
123) During meditation, which structure diminishes the sympathetic response and increases the parasympathetic response?
A) corpus callosum
B) amygdala
C) cerebellum
D) hypothalamus
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
124) Which of the following persons is meditating?
A) Tsuan-wen, who is watching a funny video
B) Suzanne, who is performing Pilates movements
C) Randi, who has slowed his heart rate
D) Shawn, who is listening to music with her eyes closed
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
125) Which of these is an altered state of heightened suggestibility characterized by deep relaxation and intense focus?
A) meditation
B) amphetamine psychosis
C) hypnosis
D) daydreaming
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
126) Which of the following is a characteristic of hypnosis?
A) tuning out of relevant sensory stimuli
B) use of imagination and hallucination
C) an active attitude
D) increased responsiveness to pain
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
127) If you are planning to bring a hypnotist to class to demonstrate her skills, which student is likely to be the most successful under hypnosis?
A) Elly, who is very narrowly focused
B) James, who is the class clown and can fake hypnosis
C) Julie, who wants to be hypnotized to perform acts of superhuman strength
D) Mitch, who hopes the hypnotist can improve his memory dramatically under hypnosis
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
128) If you did not want to be made to quack like a duck when hypnotized, then when you were hypnotized ________.
A) the hypnotist could still "make you" do anything he wanted
B) the hypnotist could still "make you" quack like a duck
C) the hypnotist could not "make you" quack like a duck
D) you didn't remember what happened
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
129) Which of the following is the MOST accurate statement regarding self-control during a hypnotic trance?
A) A person retains all self-control and hypnotism isn't effective or real.
B) A person surrenders all self-control and will do whatever the hypnotist suggests.
C) A person is unaware of what's happening and afterwards won't remember what happened.
D) A person voluntarily relinquishes control but remains aware of what suggestions are being made.
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
130) Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about hypnosis?
A) A person can be hypnotized against their will by a good hypnotist.
B) A person will comply with any hypnotic suggestion, including one that goes against moral beliefs.
C) Some parts of a person's recall memory may improve, but the number of errors increases.
D) A person under hypnosis can do things that require superhuman strength.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
131) Hypnosis is BEST used for ________.
A) improving eyewitness testimonies in a courtroom
B) helping to reduce anxiety
C) entertainment purposes
D) helping with memory and recall
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
132) Researchers have documented which of the following results of sleep deprivation?
A) reduced cortisol levels
B) reduced concentration and motivation
C) increased memory performance
D) improved motor performance
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
133) Jordan is in the first stage of sleep. Which of the following is characteristic of her consciousness at this time?
A) A ringing telephone could easily awaken her.
B) She is experiencing very slow brain waves.
C) Her breathing is irregular.
D) Her heart rate is speeding up.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
134) Galen's new baby is scrunching up her face, breathing irregularly, making little sounds, and moving her eyes rapidly back and forth under closed lids. Galen asks you if this means the baby is waking up. Based on what you know about sleep cycles, what would your BEST answer be?
A) Yes, the baby appears to be coming out of Stage 1 sleep.
B) No, the baby is showing signs of a transition between sleep stages.
C) Yes, the baby has obviously been awake for several minutes.
D) No, the baby is most likely in the REM sleep stage.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
135) Which of the following is a characteristic of hypnosis?
A) highly diffused attention
B) use of imagination and hallucination
C) an active attitude
D) increased responsiveness to pain
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
136) A failure to notice an unexpected stimulus when we are focused or distracted by another stimulus is called inattentional ________.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
137) When you have to make do on significantly too little sleep, your body may produce higher levels of a stress hormone called ________.
Diff: 2
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
138) When Jennifer has just fallen asleep and is in the first stage of NREM sleep, an EEG of her brain would likely show a high amount of ________ activity.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
139) The hallucinogen that is derived as an extract from a specific form of mushroom is called ________.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
140) ________ is an altered state of consciousness characterized by a trancelike state and a sense of deep relaxation.
Diff: 1
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
141) Define circadian rhythms and explain what happens when rhythms are disrupted and when you are deprived of sleep.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.1 Understanding Consciousness
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
142) State three common myths about sleep and dreaming, and provide an explanation for why each one is a myth.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
143) State the sequence of sleep stages you pass through during an average night of sleep, describe the physiological changes and other experiences in each stage.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
144) Describe four theories of why we sleep.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
145) Interpret the following dream using TWO of the three major dream theories. Be sure to use and define the terms associated with each theory, and explain the dream in those terms.
"The night before my final exam I dreamt I was on a desert island. All of a sudden, a boat appeared on the horizon with my teacher and parents in it. I became quite anxious as the boat came closer. Just before it landed, I awoke."
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
146) Describe the symptoms, consequences, and possible treatments for each of the following sleep disorders: narcolepsy, insomnia, sleep apnea, nightmares, and sleep terrors.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.2 Understanding Sleep and Dreams
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
147) Define psychoactive drugs and list several examples of these kinds of drugs. Define and differentiate between drug abuse and addiction, psychological and physical dependence, and withdrawal and tolerance.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
148) Describe the effects of each of the following types of drugs on the nervous system and behavior, and provide an example of a specific drug for each category: depressants, stimulants, opiates, hallucinogens, and club drugs.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Knowledge
Section Reference: 5.3 Psychoactive Drugs
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
149) Describe the characteristics associated with meditation, and discuss the major physiological processes that can be affected by this alternate state of consciousness. Write a brief description of one method of entering a meditative state.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Application
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
150) State three common myths regarding hypnosis, and discuss why each one is a myth. Briefly describe three therapeutic uses of hypnosis.
Diff: 3
Bloom's: Comprehension
Section Reference: 5.4 Meditation and Hypnosis
APA: Goal 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology
APA: LO 1.3 Describe applications of psychology
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