Question 1

The body is relaxed and people are usually hard to awaken during slow-wave sleep or ____________ sleep.

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A)   stage 1 and stage 2
B)   stage 3 and stage 4
C)   stage 1 and stage 4
D)   stage 4 and REM sleepE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The most common way of measuring states of consciousness is with the use of:

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A)   standardized tests.
B)   self-report measures.
C)   physical measures.
D)   hypnosis.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The dissociation theory of hypnosis proposes that hypnosis creates a division of awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Hannah was concentrating on studying for her psychology midterm exam.Sometimes during the evening she found herself feeling so anxious and troubled that her studying was interrupted,but she could not figure out what had happened to upset her so much.According to Freud,what was upsetting Hannah was in her ____________ mind.

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A)   conscious
B)   unconscious
C)   preconscious
D)   subconsciousE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

According to the modular model of the mind,consciousness arises from the interaction of separate but interacting subsystems or units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When a person is how to type,their behaviour usually involves a controlled processing,but someone who can type quickly,efficiently,and accurately is probably utilizing more of a(n) ____________ processing.

Accepted Answer

A)   compensatory
B)   automatic
C)   effortful
D)   consciousE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Characteristics of consciousness include that it is:

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A)   subjective and public.
B)   static and private.
C)   self-reflective and dynamic.
D)   objective and central to our sense of self.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The chronic difficulty in falling asleep,staying asleep,or experiencing restful sleep is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   narcolepsy
B)   sleep apnea
C)   night terror disorder
D)   insomniaE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

_________________ theory asserts that hypnosis produces an altered state of consciousness whereby consciousness is split into two separate streams that are cut off from one another.

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The answer of _________________ theory asserts that hypnosis produces an...

Question 10

Sleepwalking,like night terrors,is experienced most often by children.Another similarity between sleepwalking and night terrors is that:

Accepted Answer

A)   it is impossible to awaken a person while they are sleepwalking or having night terrors.
B)   it is easy to awaken a person while they are sleepwalking or having night terrors.
C)   both sleepwalking and night terrors occur in stages 3 and 4 of the slow wave sleep.
D)   people awaken themselves during the sleepwalking or night terrors.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

During REM sleep,your body is typically less physiologically aroused than during wakefulness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following was mentioned as one of the three myths associated with marijuana?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chronic use makes people more motivated.
B)   There are no significant dangers associated with using marijuana.
C)   If marijuana does not produce tolerance,you cannot become addicted to it.
D)   Repeated marijuana use produces tolerance.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Research has shown that when people are awoken during non-REM sleep they report experiencing a dream between 15 and 50 percent of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When flying,jet lag problems are more compatible with our free-running circadian cycle and we have less difficulty flying to the _______ because this ___________ the day.

Accepted Answer

A)   east;lengthens
B)   east;shortens
C)   west;lengthens
D)   west;shortensE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

If a drug is introduced into the nervous system,the body attempts to maintain its state of optimal physiological balance by adjusting for this imbalance by producing ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   tolerance
B)   the placebo effect
C)   withdrawal symptoms
D)   compensatory responsesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The sleep disorder,______________ is characterized by chronic difficulty in falling asleep,staying asleep,or experiencing a restful sleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sleep disorder,______________ is characterized by chronic...

Question 17

The cognitive-process dream theory argues that:

Accepted Answer

A)   dreams involve the attempt to resolve problems or conflicts.
B)   dreaming and waking mental activity are very similar.
C)   dreams serve a restorative function for people.
D)   dreaming and waking mental activity are a product of unconscious desires.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The hormone secreted from the pineal gland,that has a relaxing effect on the body,and plays an important role in the regulation of circadian rhythms is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   dopamine
B)   acetylcholine
C)   serotonin
D)   melatoninE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The social-cognitive theory of hypnosis asserts that:

Accepted Answer

A)   hypnosis is a special state of dissociated consciousness.
B)   hypnotic effects are largely due to personal expectations.
C)   hypnotic effects are due to divided attention and not to divided awareness.
D)   hypnosis is the product of repression and unconscious motivation.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

Robert has been feeling very tired the last few weeks and tells his doctor that he only sleeps two hours a night.Before making a diagnosis,his doctor asks Robert to spend a night in the sleep lab connected to an EEG.Several times that night,Robert's brain waves have a low frequency and high amplitude.This indicates to the doctor that Robert is:

Accepted Answer

A)   only experiencing the early stages of light sleep.
B)   waking several times during the night.
C)   experiencing several cycles through the deep stages of sleep.
D)   spending an unusual amount of time in REM sleep.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 6: States of Consciousness

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The hormone secreted from the pineal gland,that has a relaxing effect on the body,and plays an important role in the regulation of circadian rhythms is called:

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According to the modular model of the mind,consciousness arises from the interaction of separate but interacting subsystems or units.

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The body is relaxed and people are usually hard to awaken during slow-wave sleep or ____________ sleep.

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Which of the following was mentioned as one of the three myths associated with marijuana?

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The most common way of measuring states of consciousness is with the use of:

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The social-cognitive theory of hypnosis asserts that:

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Research has shown that when people are awoken during non-REM sleep they report experiencing a dream between 15 and 50 percent of the time.

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The cognitive-process dream theory argues that:

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Characteristics of consciousness include that it is:

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When flying,jet lag problems are more compatible with our free-running circadian cycle and we have less difficulty flying to the _ because this _____ the day.

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Sleepwalking,like night terrors,is experienced most often by children.Another similarity between sleepwalking and night terrors is that:

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If a drug is introduced into the nervous system,the body attempts to maintain its state of optimal physiological balance by adjusting for this imbalance by producing ___________.

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_________________ theory asserts that hypnosis produces an altered state of consciousness whereby consciousness is split into two separate streams that are cut off from one another.

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The sleep disorder,______________ is characterized by chronic difficulty in falling asleep,staying asleep,or experiencing a restful sleep.

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When a person is how to type,their behaviour usually involves a controlled processing,but someone who can type quickly,efficiently,and accurately is probably utilizing more of a(n) ____________ processing.

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The chronic difficulty in falling asleep,staying asleep,or experiencing restful sleep is called __________.

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The dissociation theory of hypnosis proposes that hypnosis creates a division of awareness.

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During REM sleep,your body is typically less physiologically aroused than during wakefulness.

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The hormone secreted from the pineal gland,that has a relaxing effect on the body,and plays an important role in the regulation of circadian rhythms is called:

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According to the modular model of the mind,consciousness arises from the interaction of separate but interacting subsystems or units.

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The body is relaxed and people are usually hard to awaken during slow-wave sleep or ____________ sleep.

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Which of the following was mentioned as one of the three myths associated with marijuana?

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The most common way of measuring states of consciousness is with the use of:

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The social-cognitive theory of hypnosis asserts that:

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Research has shown that when people are awoken during non-REM sleep they report experiencing a dream between 15 and 50 percent of the time.

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The cognitive-process dream theory argues that:

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Characteristics of consciousness include that it is:

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When flying,jet lag problems are more compatible with our free-running circadian cycle and we have less difficulty flying to the _______ because this ___________ the day.

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Sleepwalking,like night terrors,is experienced most often by children.Another similarity between sleepwalking and night terrors is that:

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If a drug is introduced into the nervous system,the body attempts to maintain its state of optimal physiological balance by adjusting for this imbalance by producing ___________.

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_________________ theory asserts that hypnosis produces an altered state of consciousness whereby consciousness is split into two separate streams that are cut off from one another.

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The sleep disorder,______________ is characterized by chronic difficulty in falling asleep,staying asleep,or experiencing a restful sleep.

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The chronic difficulty in falling asleep,staying asleep,or experiencing restful sleep is called __________.

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The dissociation theory of hypnosis proposes that hypnosis creates a division of awareness.

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