Question 1

Which of the following statements is CORRECT concerning what hypnosis CANNOT do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypnosis cannot create amnesia.
B)   Hypnosis cannot give a person superhuman strength.
C)   Hypnosis cannot relieve pain.
D)   Hypnosis cannot help people relax in a stressful situation.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Narcolepsy occurs when __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   REM sleep intrudes into wakefulness
B)   NREM sleep intrudes into wakefulness
C)   inadequate sleep occurs over a period of weeks
D)   inadequate levels of stage N4 sleep cause neurological damageE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following statements might help you determine if an individual has narcolepsy?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I have difficulty getting to sleep."
B)   "I don't have an adverse reaction to sleeping pills."
C)   "I sometimes suddenly fall asleep in the middle of a conversation."
D)   "When I get up in the morning, I have the feeling that I had really bad nightmares."E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

According to __________ theory, sleep is a product of evolution.

Accepted Answer

A)   restorative
B)   adaptive
C)   psychoanalytic
D)   dreamE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Melatonin is a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   hormone
B)   neurotransmitter
C)   depressant
D)   stimulantE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Our sleep-wake cycle follows a(n)  __________ rhythm.

Accepted Answer

A)   infradian
B)   diurnal
C)   circadian
D)   ultradianE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Michael finds that most of his dreams are little more than random images that seemingly have been put into a strange storyline. Which theory of dreams best explains this?

Accepted Answer

A)   activation-synthesis hypothesis
B)   Freudian dream theory
C)   dreams for survival theory
D)   Hall's dreams as reflections of everyday lifeE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

One major danger of barbiturates is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   overstimulation
B)   hyperactivity
C)   drug interaction
D)   sleepwalkingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following statements about nicotine is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   In terms of addictive power, nicotine may be more powerful than cocaine or alcohol.
B)   Nicotine can slow the heart and therefore create a sense of relaxation.
C)   Overall, the number of Americans smoking is on the increase.
D)   Overall, the number of women and teenagers smoking is on the increase.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Sleep research supports three helpful hints to avoid insomnia. Which of the following statements is one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stay in bed if you cannot fall asleep, so you don't "wake up" your brain.
B)   Avoid meditation or relaxation techniques, as they interfere with your circadian rhythm.
C)   Drink alcohol 2-3 hours before bedtime.
D)   It is better to go to bed at about the same time every night.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What is the most commonly used and abused depressant?

Accepted Answer

A)   alcohol
B)   Prozac
C)   tranquilizers
D)   caffeineE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

__________, a hormone involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms, is secreted by the pineal gland.

Accepted Answer

A)   Serotonin
B)   Testosterone
C)   Estrogen
D)   MelatoninE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Researchers investigating sleep have __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   observed a decrease in protein synthesis while we sleep
B)   identified a substance destroyed during sleep
C)   found a substance created only during sleep
D)   not been able to fully explain why we sleepE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The hypothalamus controls the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   hypnotic suggestibility ratio
B)   sleep-wake cycle
C)   frequency of nightmares
D)   growth hormones that occur during sleepE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Describe the symptoms of insomnia.

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Question 16

What drug's physical withdrawal symptoms include severe mood swings (crash) , paranoia, extreme fatigue, and an inability to feel pleasure?

Accepted Answer

A)   cocaine
B)   heroin
C)   caffeine
D)   alcoholE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

When amphetamines are abused, the resulting effects may include __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   loss of appetite, nausea, high blood pressure, and vomiting
B)   increased appetite, sleepiness, and euphoria
C)   heart disease, high blood pressure, impaired circulation, and erectile problems in men
D)   restlessness, insomnia, muscle tension, heartbeat irregularities, and high blood pressureE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

You meet a psychologist who says she views hypnosis from the social-cognitive perspective. Which of the following is the BEST description of her view of hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no hypnotized person role; hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness.
B)   There is no hypnotized person role; hypnosis is not an altered state of consciousness.
C)   People play the role of a hypnotized person; hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness.
D)   People play the role of a hypnotized person; hypnosis is not an altered state of consciousness.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Ryder is 11 years old and still urinates in the bed while he sleeps. While this does not happen every night, it is highly embarrassing for him and is becoming a problem for the family. From which disorder is Ryder suffering?

Accepted Answer

A)   enuresis
B)   narcolepsy
C)   night terrors
D)   daytime insomniaE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Studies show that most people tend to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dream in color
B)   dream in black and white
C)   only have nightmares
D)   not dream at allE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 4: Consciousness

Narcolepsy occurs when __________.

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According to __________ theory, sleep is a product of evolution.

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What is the most commonly used and abused depressant?

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Which of the following statements might help you determine if an individual has narcolepsy?

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__________, a hormone involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms, is secreted by the pineal gland.

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You meet a psychologist who says she views hypnosis from the social-cognitive perspective. Which of the following is the BEST description of her view of hypnosis?

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Ryder is 11 years old and still urinates in the bed while he sleeps. While this does not happen every night, it is highly embarrassing for him and is becoming a problem for the family. From which disorder is Ryder suffering?

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Michael finds that most of his dreams are little more than random images that seemingly have been put into a strange storyline. Which theory of dreams best explains this?

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Which of the following statements about nicotine is true?

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Sleep research supports three helpful hints to avoid insomnia. Which of the following statements is one of them?

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What drug's physical withdrawal symptoms include severe mood swings (crash) , paranoia, extreme fatigue, and an inability to feel pleasure?

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Studies show that most people tend to __________.

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The hypothalamus controls the __________.

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When amphetamines are abused, the resulting effects may include __________.

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Our sleep-wake cycle follows a(n) __________ rhythm.

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Describe the symptoms of insomnia.

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Researchers investigating sleep have __________.

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One major danger of barbiturates is __________.

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Melatonin is a __________.

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