Question 1

Describe each of the levels of awareness and the types of mental processing that occur in each level, providing an original example of each.

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The levels of awareness can be categoriz...

Question 2

Circadian rhythms are _____.

Accepted Answer

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)   biological changes that occur on a 24-hour cycleE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of REM sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sexual arousal may occur
B)   Muscles are deeply relaxed
C)   Most dreams occur here
D)   A mixture of theta and delta wavesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is characteristic of Stage 3 sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)   Very slow, high-amplitude delta waves
B)   Story-like dreams
C)   The brain is most receptive to foreign language or other learning tapes
D)   All of these optionsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

_____ occur early in the sleep cycle during non-REM sleep and are characterized by a state of panic.

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A)   Narcoleptic fits
B)   Nightmares
C)   Apnea episodes
D)   Night terrorsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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.

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Meditation is a practice that involves f...

Question 7

A desire or craving to achieve the effects produced by a drug is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   physiological dependence
B)   psychological dependence
C)   cross-tolerance
D)   withdrawalE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following regarding dreams and culture is (are)  NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no connection between culture and dream content.
B)   There is a connection between culture and dream content.
C)   Some cultures have dreams that include weapons whereas others do not.
D)   There are some universal themes to dreams.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is associated with the use of cocaine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Physical damage
B)   Severe addiction
C)   Psychological dependence
D)   All of these optionsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Nicotine activates the same brain areas as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cocaine
B)   serotonin
C)   marijuana
D)   all of these optionsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Freud believed that dreams allowed our unacceptable desires to come to the surface, giving us a glimpse at the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   therapeutic alliance
B)   psyche
C)   latent content
D)   unconsciousE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following patients would NOT be a good candidate for hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tran is very fearful and misinformed about tomorrow's dental surgery.
B)   Greg really wants to perform at his peak in the upcoming Boston Marathon.
C)   Ovitz gets very anxious the day before a final exam.
D)   Catherine needs to recall important eye-witness testimony.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The adaptation/protection theory of sleep says that sleep _____.

Accepted Answer

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 beingsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

The BEST way to deal with sleep problems is to _____.

Accepted Answer

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)   limit the use of your bedroom to sleep and sexE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

_____ is/are a group of techniques designed to focus attention, block out distractions, and produce an altered state of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A)   Depressants
B)   Scientology
C)   Parapsychology
D)   MeditationE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The BEST use of hypnosis is in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the criminal system, to improve eye witness testimonies
B)   medical arenas that invoke anxiety, fear, and misinformation
C)   the entertainment arena
D)   all of these optionsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Your assignment in Journalism 101 is to research hypnosis. Which of the following statements would be most ACCURATE to include in your report?

Accepted Answer

A)   People can be hypnotized against their will by a good hypnotist
B)   When under hypnosis, a person will comply with any suggestion from the hypnotist, including one that goes against their deeply held moral beliefs.
C)   Some parts of a person's recall memory may be improved, but the number of errors made under hypnosis increases.
D)   People under hypnosis can do things that require superhuman strength, while people who are not hypnotized cannot.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Psychoactive drugs _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   change conscious experience, mood, or perceptions
B)   are all addictive, mind-altering, and dangerous to your health
C)   all cause tolerance and withdrawal symptoms
D)   all of these optionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Used medically, narcotics are _____ habit forming.

Accepted Answer

A)   very seldom
B)   often
C)   usually
D)   almost alwaysE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The ______ content of a dream contains the surface symbols that disguise the underlying meaning of the dream.

Accepted Answer

A)   repressed
B)   transference
C)   manifest
D)   latentE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 5: Consciousness

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of REM sleep?

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_____ occur early in the sleep cycle during non-REM sleep and are characterized by a state of panic.

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_____ is/are a group of techniques designed to focus attention, block out distractions, and produce an altered state of consciousness.

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Freud believed that dreams allowed our unacceptable desires to come to the surface, giving us a glimpse at the ____________.

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Psychoactive drugs _____.

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A desire or craving to achieve the effects produced by a drug is called _____.

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Used medically, narcotics are _____ habit forming.

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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.

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Which of the following is associated with the use of cocaine?

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Which of the following is characteristic of Stage 3 sleep?

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Nicotine activates the same brain areas as _____.

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The BEST way to deal with sleep problems is to _____.

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Circadian rhythms are _____.

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The ______ content of a dream contains the surface symbols that disguise the underlying meaning of the dream.

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The adaptation/protection theory of sleep says that sleep _____.

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Which of the following patients would NOT be a good candidate for hypnosis?

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