Chapter 4 Quiz

The first stage of sleep is associated with ___________.

Alpha and Theta waves

In stage 2 of sleep, ________________.

K complexes and sleep spindles appear

Consciousness can be defined as:

awareness of internal and external stimuli.

Your textbook indicates that ________ is the most commonly used drug in the world.

caffiene

A list of medically prescribed opioids would include ______________.

codeine, morphine and methadone.

The most common sleep disorder is ____________.

insomnia

The deepest level of sleep _______________.

is found in stages 3 & 4.

The authors of your textbook state that ________ is a highly addictive drug that increases the risks of heart disease, stroke and a variety of cancers.

nicotine

Prescribed stimulants include _________________.

none of the above

A chemical substance that affects the nervous system in a manner that alters conscious experience is called a(n) _____ substance.

psychoactive

In lucid dreams ______________.

the dreamer is aware they are dreaming and might be able to control their dream

Your textbook suggests that hypnosis has been useful for treating ____________.

weight loss and smoking cessation