Psych- mod 15, 16, 17 test prep

The psychological effects of alcohol are powerfully influenced by the users (AP04) (Mod 17) (A)Expectations (B)Success in developing a social network (C)Agility (D)Intelligence quotient (IQ) (E)Brain dopamine level

(A)Expectations

Which of the following is characterized by a periodic appearance of sleep spindles? (AP04) (Mod 15) (A)Stage 2 sleep (B)Stage 3 sleep (C)Stage 4 sleep (D)REM sleep (E)Night terrors

(A)Stage 2 sleep

Hypnosis is best described as a state that (AP99) (Mod 16) (A) Gives the hypnotist complete control over the thoughts and emotions of the hypnotized individual (B) Induces heightened suggestibility in the hypnotized individual (C) is similar to an obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (D) Is similar to the condition produced by excessive alcohol consumption (E) is similar to the REM stage of sleep

(B) Induces heightened suggestibility in the hypnotized individual

An individual who sees and feels imaginary spiders crawling on his arms and legs is experiencing (AP04) (Mod 17) (A)A fixation (B)A hallucination (C)An illusion (D)An eidetic image (E)A phobia

(B)A hallucination

Which of the following is a circadian rhythm? (AP99) (Mod 15) (A) The ebb and flow of an individual's emotions during a 24-hour period (B) Jet lag experienced after an airline flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo (C) A cycle of biological functioning that lasts about 25 hours (D) The series of five stages that people go through during a normal night's sleep (E) The systematic alternation between alpha waves and delta waves during the different sleep stages

(C) A cycle of biological functioning that lasts about 25 hours

The painful experience associated with termination of the use of an addictive substance is known as (AP94) (Mod 17) (A) Discontinuance (B) Tolerance (C) Withdrawal (D) Forced independence (E) Transduction

(C) Withdrawal

REM sleep, generally an "active" state of sleep, is accompanied by which of the following paradoxical characteristics? (AP99)(Mod 15) (A) Slowed heart rate (B) Slowed respiration rate (C) Lowered blood pressure (D) Lowered muscle tone (E) Reduced eye movements

(D) Lowered muscle tone

A central nervous system depressant that produces a false feeling of well-being and efficiency and results in slower reaction time to stimulation is (AP04) (Mod 17) (A)Cocaine (B)Marijuana (C)Dopamine (D)Alcohol (E)Nicotine

(D)Alcohol

Which of the following is a psychedelic drug? A) LSD B) cocaine C) heroin D)nicotine

A) LSD

Nightmares are to ________ as night terrors are to ________. A) REM sleep; Stage 4 sleep B) delta waves; alpha waves C) Stage 4 sleep; Stage 1 sleep D)Stage 1 sleep; REM sleep

A) REM sleep; Stage 4 sleep

Which of the following is the best advice for a person concerned about occasional insomnia? A) Relax and drink a glass of milk before bedtime. B) Eat a big dinner late in the evening so you'll feel drowsy at bedtime. C) Relax with a drink of your favorite alcoholic beverage just before bedtime. D) Engage in some form of vigorous physical exercise shortly before bedtime.

A) Relax and drink a glass of milk before bedtime.

Hypnagogic sensations are most closely associated with ________ sleep. A) Stage 1 B) Stage 2 C) Stage 3 D) Stage 4

A) Stage 1

The brain waves associated with REM sleep are most similar to those of: A) Stage 1 sleep. B) Stage 2 sleep. C) Stage 3 sleep. D) Stage 4 sleep.

A) Stage 1 sleep.

The school of thought in psychology that systematically avoided the study of consciousness during the first half of the last century was: A) behaviorism. B) psychoanalysis. C) humanistic psychology. D) evolutionary psychology.

A) behaviorism.

Amphetamines ________ appetite and ________ self-confidence. A) decrease; increase B) increase; decrease C) increase; increase D)decrease; decrease

A) decrease; increase

Repeated use of an opiate: A) decreases the brain's production of endorphins. B) increases heart and breathing rates. C) is not associated with any serious withdrawal symptoms. D) triggers auditory as well as visual hallucinations.

A) decreases the brain's production of endorphins.

Alcohol consumption disrupts the processing of recent experiences into long-term memory by: A) decreasing REM sleep. B) increasing anxiety. C) decreasing sleep apnea. D)increasing self-consciousness

A) decreasing REM sleep.

One plausible theory suggests that hypnosis relieves pain by: A) distracting attention. B) blocking sensory input. C) speeding up the circadian rhythm. D) eliciting delta waves characteristic of deep sleep.

A) distracting attention.

Three hours after going to sleep, Shoshanna's heart rate increases, her breathing becomes more rapid, and her eyes move rapidly under her closed lids. Research suggests that Shoshanna is: A) dreaming. B) ready to sleepwalk. C) exhibiting a sleep spindle. D)experiencing a night terror.

A) dreaming.

According to Freud, the dreams of adults can be traced back to: A) erotic wishes. B) stressful life events. C) physiological needs for brain stimulation. D)random bursts of neural activity.

A) erotic wishes.

Young teens are most likely to start smoking in order to: A) gain social acceptance. B) trigger the release of lymphocytes. C) reduce their mental alertness. D) reduce their blood pressure.

A) gain social acceptance.

Smokers with ________ levels of nicotine tolerance are likely to suffer the most severe withdrawal symptoms when they discontinue smoking. A) high B) moderate C) low D) high or low

A) high

REM sleep is: A) inhibited by alcohol and inhibited by sleeping pills. B) facilitated by alcohol and inhibited by sleeping pills. C) inhibited by alcohol and facilitated by sleeping pills. D)facilitated by alcohol and facilitated by sleeping pills.

A) inhibited by alcohol and inhibited by sleeping pills.

THC, the active ingredient in ________, is classified as a ________. A) marijuana; hallucinogen B) marijuana; stimulant C) cocaine; stimulant D)cocaine; hallucinogen

A) marijuana; hallucinogen

Under the influence of alcohol, men on dates are ________ likely to be sexually coercive than they would otherwise be and restaurant patrons are ________ likely to tip generously than they otherwise would. A) more; more B) less; less C) more; less D)less; more

A) more; more

During a heated argument with his teenage daughter, Mr. Reid suddenly lapsed into a state of REM sleep. Mr. Reid apparently suffers from: A) narcolepsy. B) insomnia. C) sleep apnea. D)REM rebound.

A) narcolepsy.

Mr. Oates always sleeps restlessly, snorting and gasping throughout the night. It is most likely that Mr. Oates suffers from: A) sleep apnea. B) narcolepsy. C) night terrors. D)insomnia.

A) sleep apnea.

Compared to when they were only 20 years old, 60-year-olds: A) spend less time in deep sleep. B) spend less time in Stage 1 sleep. C) spend more time in paradoxical sleep. D)complete the sleep cycle more slowly.

A) spend less time in deep sleep.

The circadian rhythm is influenced by light-sensitive retinal proteins that trigger signals to the: A) suprachiasmatic nucleus. B) dopamine reward circuit. C) thyroid gland. D)sleep spindles.

A) suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Forty-year-old Lance insists that he never dreams. Research suggests that he probably: A) would report a vivid dream if he were awakened during REM sleep. B) dreams during Stage 4 rather than during REM sleep. C) experiences more Stage 4 sleep than most people. D) passes through the sleep cycle much more rapidly than most people.

A) would report a vivid dream if he were awakened during REM sleep.

The human sleep cycle repeats itself about every: A) 30 minutes. B) 90 minutes. C) 2 1/2 hours. D) 4 hours.

B) 90 minutes.

After ingesting a small dose of a psychoactive drug, Laqueta experienced vivid visual hallucinations and felt as if she were separated from her own body. Laqueta most likely experienced the effects of: A) cocaine. B) LSD. C) heroin. D)marijuana.

B) LSD.

During the course of a full night's sleep, people are most likely to spend more time in: A) Stage 4 sleep than in Stage 2 sleep. B) REM sleep than in Stage 4 sleep. C) Stage 3 sleep than in REM sleep. D)REM sleep than in Stage 2 sleep.

B) REM sleep than in Stage 4 sleep.

Circadian rhythm refers to: A) the pattern of emotional ups and downs we routinely experience. B) a pattern of biological functioning that occurs on a roughly 24 hour cycle. C) the experience of sleep apnea following an extensive transoceanic flight. D) the cycle of five distinct stages that we experience during a normal night's sleep.

B) a pattern of biological functioning that occurs on a roughly 24 hour cycle.

Jordanna has decided to go to bed early. Although her eyes are closed and she's very relaxed, she has not yet fallen asleep. An EEG is most likely to indicate the presence of: A) delta waves. B) alpha waves. C) sleep spindles. D) rapid eye movements.

B) alpha waves.

Which drugs are most likely to be prescribed as tranquilizers? A) amphetamines B) barbiturates C) hallucinogens D) opiates

B) barbiturates

In one study, both hypnotized and un-hypnotized subjects were told to throw acid in a researcher's face. In this experiment, hypnotized people: A) usually refused to engage in antisocial behavior. B) behaved in the same fashion as un-hypnotized individuals. C) were easily influenced to act against their own will. D)experienced much more anxiety than un-hypnotized individuals.

B) behaved in the same fashion as un-hypnotized individuals.

When cocaine is snorted, free-based, or injected, it produces a rush of euphoria by: A) producing hallucinations. B) blocking the reuptake of dopamine. C) increasing the occurrence of alpha waves. D) triggering a state of dissociation.

B) blocking the reuptake of dopamine.

After flying from California to New York, Arthur experienced a restless, sleepless night. His problem was most likely caused by a disruption of his normal: A) change blindness. B) circadian rhythm. C) hypnagogic sensations. D)alpha wave patterns.

B) circadian rhythm.

With the approach of night, our body temperatures begin to drop. This best illustrates the dynamics of the: A) hypnagogic state. B) circadian rhythm. C) alpha wave pattern. D)REM rebound.

B) circadian rhythm.

Soon after taking a psychoactive drug, Zachary experienced a diminished appetite, an increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria. Zachary most likely experienced the effects of: A) heroin. B) cocaine. C) LSD. D)marijuana.

B) cocaine.

One of the immediate effects of Ecstasy is: A) increased appetite. B) dehydration. C) lethargy. D) pupil constriction.

B) dehydration.

A split in consciousness in which some thoughts occur simultaneously with and yet separately from other thoughts is called: A) selective attention. B) dissociation. C) in-attentional blindness. D) posthypnotic suggestion.

B) dissociation.

The claim that hypnotic phenomena are regulated by control processes outside our normal awareness is associated with the theory that hypnosis involves: A) serial processing. B) dissociation. C) neuroadaptation. D)role-playing.

B) dissociation.

Researchers are most likely to question the value of hypnosis for: A) reducing fear. B) enhancing memory. C) relieving pain. D)facilitating relaxation.

B) enhancing memory.

Hypnosis involves a state of: A) increased physical stamina. B) heightened openness to suggestion. C) improved perceptual skills. D)elevated autonomic arousal.

B) heightened openness to suggestion.

In one experiment, most of the participants who viewed a videotape of men tossing a basketball remained unaware of an umbrella-toting woman sauntering across the screen. This illustrated: A) REM rebound. B) inattentional blindness. C) hypnagogic sensations. D) latent content.

B) inattentional blindness.

Research indicates that the percentage of total sleep spent in REM sleep is higher in ________ than in ________. A) artists; scientists B) infants; adults C) females; males D)the elderly; adolescents

B) infants; adults

Psychoactive drugs influence neurotransmission by stimulating, mimicking, or ________ the activity of neurotransmitters. A) synthesizing B) inhibiting C) dissociating D) serially processing

B) inhibiting

As Inge recalled her dream, she was dancing with a tall, dark gentleman when suddenly the music shifted to loud rock and the man disappeared. According to Freud, Inge's account represents the ________ content of her dream. A) paradoxical B) manifest C) latent D)hypnagogic

B) manifest

Chronic sleep debt is most likely to promote: A) sleep apnea. B) obesity. C) insomnia. D)night terrors.

B) obesity.

Just prior to awakening Chinua from a hypnotic state, the therapist told him that during the next few days he would feel nauseous whenever he reached for a cigarette. Chinua's therapist was attempting to make use of: A) dissociation. B) posthypnotic suggestion. C) hypnagogic sensations. D)selective attention.

B) posthypnotic suggestion.

Our inability to consciously process all the sensory information available to us at any single point in time best illustrates the necessity of: A) circadian rhythms. B) selective attention. C) REM rebound. D) hypnagogic sensations.

B) selective attention.

A rewarding consequence of cigarette smoking is that it reduces: A) blood pressure and heart rate. B) sensitivity to pain. C) mental alertness. D) the release of epinephrine into the bloodstream.

B) sensitivity to pain.

Which of the following disorders is characterized by the temporary cessation of breathing while asleep? A) narcolepsy B) sleep apnea C) night terrors D) insomnia

B) sleep apnea

Compared to unconscious information processing, conscious information processing is relatively: A) fast and especially effective for solving new problems. B) slow and especially effective for solving new problems. C) fast and especially effective for solving routine problems. D) slow and especially effective for solving routine problems.

B) slow and especially effective for solving new problems.

Amphetamines are to ________ as barbiturates are to ________. A) hallucinogens; depressants B) stimulants; depressants C) hallucinogens; stimulants D) stimulants; hallucinogens

B) stimulants; depressants

The discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of certain drugs is called: A) synthesis. B) withdrawal. C) rebound. D)dissociation.

B) withdrawal.

Which of the following is bad advice for a person trying to overcome insomnia? A) Drink a glass of milk 15 minutes before bedtime. B) Avoid taking short naps during the day. C) Drink a glass of wine 15 minutes before bedtime. D)Don't engage in strenuous physical exercise just before bedtime.

C) Drink a glass of wine 15 minutes before bedtime.

Which of the following is an amphetamine derivative that acts as a mild hallucinogen? A) marijuana B) Nembutal C) Ecstasy D) heroin

C) Ecstasy

At 3 o'clock in the morning, John has already slept for 4 hours. As long as his sleep continues, we can expect an increasing occurrence of: A) hypnagogic sensations. B) muscle tension. C) REM sleep. D) Stage 4 sleep.

C) REM sleep.

Genital arousal is most likely to be associated with: A) sleep apnea. B) paradoxical sleep. C) Stage 4 sleep. D) sleep spindles.

C) Stage 4 sleep.

Which theory suggests that dreams are mental responses to random bursts of neural stimulation? A) consolidation theory B) social influence theory C) activation-synthesis theory D)Freud's dream theory

C) activation-synthesis theory

François was dismayed to discover that some of his football teammates were using drugs to enhance their footwork and endurance on the playing field. Which of the following drugs were the players most likely using? A) morphine derivatives B) marijuana C) amphetamines D)barbiturates

C) amphetamines

The use of barbiturates ________ anxiety and ________ sympathetic nervous system activity. A) increases; decreases B) decreases; increases C) decreases; decreases D) increases; increases

C) decreases; decreases

Sleep deprivation has been shown to: A) increase attentiveness to highly motivating tasks. B) reduce hypertension. C) diminish immunity to disease. D)do all of these answers.

C) diminish immunity to disease.

The greatest danger of viewing drug addiction as a disease is that this may lead drug addicts to: A) feel increased feelings of shame. B) hide the drug abuse from public view. C) feel powerless to overcome the addiction. D)become victims of social hostility and prejudice.

C) feel powerless to overcome the addiction.

Bats need a lot of sleep because their high waking metabolism produces ________ that are toxic to neurons. A) amphetamines B) hypnagogic sensations C) free radicals D)alpha waves

C) free radicals

Traffic accident rates have been found to ________ after the spring change to daylight saving time and to ________ after the fall change back to standard time. A) increase; increase B) decrease; decrease C) increase; decrease D) decrease; increase

C) increase; decrease

Greg remembered a recent dream in which his girlfriend suddenly grabbed the wheel of his speeding car. Greg's therapist suggested that the dream might be a representation of the girlfriend's efforts to avoid sexual intimacy. According to Freud, the therapist was attempting to reveal the ________ of Greg's dream. A) neuroadaptation B) circadian rhythm C) latent content D)manifest content

C) latent content

While soundly asleep people cannot: A) talk and dream at the same time. B) incorporate environmental changes into the content of their dreams. C) learn tape-recorded messages to which they are repeatedly exposed. D)do any of these answers.

C) learn tape-recorded messages to which they are repeatedly exposed.

Mrs. Roberts, who suffers from AIDS, has been given an ordinarily illegal drug at the university hospital. Considering her specific medical condition, it is likely that she has received: A) LSD. B) cocaine. C) marijuana. D) heroin.

C) marijuana.

The best indication that dreaming serves a necessary biological function is provided by the fact that: A) most dreams are psychologically meaningless. B) the disruption of REM sleep leads to narcolepsy. C) most mammals experience REM rebound. D)sexual tension is naturally discharged during REM sleep.

C) most mammals experience REM rebound.

Symptoms of drug withdrawal are likely to be: A) most severe among those with low levels of drug tolerance. B) most severe among those with moderate levels of drug tolerance. C) most severe among those with high levels of drug tolerance. D)equally severe among those with low, moderate, or high levels of drug tolerance.

C) most severe among those with high levels of drug tolerance.

REM sleep is called paradoxical sleep because: A) our heart rate is slow and steady, while our breathing is highly irregular. B) we are deeply asleep but can be awakened easily. C) our nervous system is highly active, while our voluntary muscles hardly move. D)it leads to highly imaginative dreams that are perceived as colorless images.

C) our nervous system is highly active, while our voluntary muscles hardly move.

Research studies of the content of dreams indicate that: A) men are less likely than women to report dreams with sexual overtones. B) the genital arousal that occurs during sleep is typically related to sexual dreams. C) people are more likely to dream of failure than of success. D)most dreams are pleasant, exotic, and unrelated to ordinary daily life.

C) people are more likely to dream of failure than of success.

Narcolepsy is a disorder involving: A) the temporary cessation of breathing during sleep. B) sudden uncontrollable seizures. C) periodic uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness. D)difficulty falling and staying asleep.

C) periodic uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness.

Unpleasant withdrawal symptoms are indicative of: A) psychological reactance. B) dissociation. C) physical dependence. D)rebound

C) physical dependence.

Chemical substances that alter perceptions and moods are called ________ drugs. A) neuroadaptive B) hallucinatory C) psychoactive D)hypnagogic

C) psychoactive

A bank teller was so distracted by the sight of a bank robber's weapon that she failed to perceive important features of the criminal's physical appearance. This best illustrates: A) REM rebound. B) change blindness. C) selective attention. D) manifest content.

C) selective attention.

The pop-out phenomenon illustrates that some stimuli almost inevitably trigger: A) narcolepsy. B) neuroadaptation. C) selective attention. D) hypnagogic sensations.

C) selective attention.

An air pump that keeps the airway open and breathing regular is often prescribed for serious cases of: A) narcolepsy. B) insomnia. C) sleep apnea. D)night terrors.

C) sleep apnea.

The rhythmic bursts of brain activity that occur during Stage 2 sleep are called: A) alpha waves. B) circadian rhythms. C) sleep spindles. D)delta waves.

C) sleep spindles.

Bed-wetting is most likely to occur at the end of ________ sleep. A) Stage 1 B) Stage 2 C) slow-wave D) paradoxical

C) slow-wave

The pituitary gland releases a growth hormone during: A) Stage 2 sleep. B) Stage 1 sleep. C) slow-wave sleep. D) paradoxical sleep.

C) slow-wave sleep.

Sixteen-year-old Bethany is becoming increasingly concerned about her use of marijuana on weekends. In order to reduce her use of this drug Bethany should: A) recognize that life is stressful and often beyond control. B) be warned that marijuana interferes with female sexual functioning. C) stop associating with friends who use marijuana. D) recognize that drug use results from her own lack of social skills.

C) stop associating with friends who use marijuana.

Our inability to fall asleep early, as we had planned, is most likely a reflection of: A) REM rebound. B) narcolepsy. C) the circadian rhythm. D) sleep apnea.

C) the circadian rhythm.

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of: A) withdrawal. B) dissociation. C) tolerance. D)reactance

C) tolerance.

An altered state of consciousness similar to that of a near-death experience is most likely to result from the use of: A) heroin. B) cocaine. C) marijuana. D) LSD.

D) LSD.

While a man provided directions to a construction worker, two experimenters rudely interrupted by passing between them carrying a door. The student's failure to notice that the construction worker was replaced by a different person during this interruption illustrates: A) selective attention. B) hypnagogic sensations. C) neuroadaptation. D) change blindness.

D) change blindness.

Since 1960, psychology has regained an interest in consciousness as psychologists of all persuasions affirmed the importance of: A) circadian rhythms. B) choice blindness. C) neuroadaptation. D) cognition.

D) cognition.

Sensory experiences that occur without a sensory stimulus are called: A) night terrors. B) neuroadaptations. C) sleep spindles. D) hallucinations.

D) hallucinations.

University men were shown an erotic movie clip. Compared with those who thought they had recently consumed a nonalcoholic beverage, men who believed they had recently consumed an alcoholic beverage were: A) more likely to report having strong sexual fantasies and more likely to report having feelings of guilt. B) less likely to report having strong sexual fantasies and less likely to report having feelings of guilt. C) less likely to report having strong sexual fantasies and more likely to report having feelings of guilt. D) more likely to report having strong sexual fantasies and less likely to report having feelings of guilt.

D) more likely to report having strong sexual fantasies and less likely to report having feelings of guilt.

Consciousness is: A) the ability to solve problems, reason, and remember. B) the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information. C) effortless encoding of incidental information into memory. D) our awareness of ourselves and our environment.

D) our awareness of ourselves and our environment.

American sixth graders ________ their friends' use of marijuana and American college students ________ their fellow students' enthusiasm for alcohol. A) underestimate; overestimate B) overestimate; underestimate C) underestimate; underestimate D) overestimate; overestimate

D) overestimate; overestimate

Research on susceptibility to hypnosis indicates that: A) very few people can actually be hypnotized. B) people who are most easily hypnotized usually have difficulty paying attention to their own personal thoughts and feelings. C) how well a person responds to hypnotic suggestion depends primarily on the skill and experience of the hypnotist. D) people who are highly responsive to hypnotic suggestion tend to have rich fantasy lives.

D) people who are highly responsive to hypnotic suggestion tend to have rich fantasy lives.

While reading a novel, Raoul isn't easily distracted by the sounds of the TV or even by his brothers' loud arguments. This best illustrates: A) latent content. B) neuroadaptation. C) choice blindness. D) selective attention.

D) selective attention.

Research on sleep patterns indicates that: A) the elderly and newborns have very similar sleep patterns. B) different sleep patterns reflect differences in latent dream content. C) everyone needs a minimum of 8 hours of sleep per night to function well. D) sleep patterns may be genetically influenced.

D) sleep patterns may be genetically influenced.

REM rebound involves the: A) tendency for REM sleep periods to become increasingly longer and more frequent as a normal night of sleep progresses. B) increase in REM sleep that characteristically follows intense learning episodes or stressful daytime experiences. C) unusual symptoms of tiredness and irritability that follow periods of REM sleep deprivation. D) tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation.

D) tendency for REM sleep to increase following REM sleep deprivation.

Evidence suggests that we consolidate our memories of recent life events through: A) synthesis. B) neuroadaptation. C) hypnagogic sensations. D)REM sleep.

D)REM sleep.

Dreams often involve sudden emotional reactions and surprising changes in scene. This best serves to support the theory that dreams: A) strengthen our memories of the preceding day's events. B) reflect one's level of cognitive development. C) prepare us for the stress and challenges of the following day. D)are triggered by random bursts of neural activity.

D)are triggered by random bursts of neural activity.

Orne and Evans discovered that unhypnotized subjects performed the same dangerous acts as hypnotized subjects. This finding is most consistent with the theory that hypnosis involves: A) choice blindness. B) dissociation. C) neuroadaptation. D)conscious role-playing.

D)conscious role-playing.

Alcohol consumption tends to: A) decrease self-awareness and increase feelings of guilt. B) increase self-awareness and decrease feelings of guilt. C) increase self-awareness and increase feelings of guilt. D)decrease self-awareness and decrease feelings of guilt.

D)decrease self-awareness and decrease feelings of guilt.

At 1:00 A.M., Luis gets out of bed and begins to sleepwalk. An EEG of his brain activity is most likely to indicate the presence of: A) alpha waves. B) sleep spindles. C) REM sleep. D)delta waves.

D)delta waves.

In large doses, alcohol is a ________; in small amounts, it is a ________. A) depressant; stimulant B) stimulant; depressant C) stimulant; stimulant D)depressant; depressant

D)depressant; depressant

After sleeping for about an hour and a half, José enters a phase of paradoxical sleep. He is likely to: A) be easily awakened. B) have slower, more regular breathing. C) have slower brain waves. D)have very relaxed muscles.

D)have very relaxed muscles.

The divided-consciousness theory of hypnosis receives support from evidence that: A) hypnosis can block sensory input. B) hypnosis can affect voluntary but not involuntary behaviors. C) hypnotized people are simply playing the role of "good hypnotic subjects." D)hypnotized people can endure pain without experiencing emotional distress.

D)hypnotized people can endure pain without experiencing emotional distress.

Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that: A) an occasional cigarette smoker almost always becomes a heavy smoker. B) regular marijuana smokers typically experience an irresistible craving for THC. C) many people are able to stop using addictive drugs without professional help. D)individuals who receive morphine from physicians for pain relief usually develop the irresistible cravings of an addict.

D)individuals who receive morphine from physicians for pain relief usually develop the irresistible cravings of an addict.

According to Freud, the latent content of a dream refers to: A) its accompanying brain-wave pattern. B) the previous day's events that prompted the dream. C) the sensory stimuli in the sleeping environment that are incorporated into the dream. D)its underlying but censored meaning.

D)its underlying but censored meaning.

When cocaine is injected or smoked, it produces a rush of euphoria that lasts 15 to 30 minutes. But the stimulant drug ________ can trigger eight hours or so of heightened energy and euphoria. A) LSD B) heroin C) Amytal D)methamphetamine

D)methamphetamine

Compared to adults, children are: A) more likely to experience night terrors and less likely to experience sleepwalking. B) less likely to experience night terrors and more likely to experience sleepwalking. C) less likely to experience night terrors and less likely to experience sleepwalking. D)more likely to experience night terrors and more likely to experience sleepwalking.

D)more likely to experience night terrors and more likely to experience sleepwalking.

Boys who tend to be fearless and impulsive at age 6 are: A) less likely to smoke and more likely to drink alcohol as teens. B) more likely to smoke and less likely to drink alcohol as teens. C) less likely to smoke and less likely to drink alcohol as teens. D)more likely to smoke and more likely to drink alcohol as teens.

D)more likely to smoke and more likely to drink alcohol as teens.

The change in brain chemistry that offsets repeated usage of a psychoactive drug is called: A) tolerance. B) dissociation. C) disinhibition. D)neuroadaptation.

D)neuroadaptation.

Exposure to bright light causes the: A) thyroid gland to increase the production of melatonin. B) thyroid gland to decrease the production of melatonin. C) pineal gland to increase the production of melatonin. D)pineal gland to decrease the production of melatonin.

D)pineal gland to decrease the production of melatonin.

People can be hypnotically induced to: A) surpass their normal waking levels of physical strength and stamina. B) perform dangerous acts that they would not perform in a normal state. C) recall correctly almost anything that has ever happened to them. D)report little pain from placing their arms in ice water.

D)report little pain from placing their arms in ice water.

The claim that hypnotic phenomena are regulated by normal conscious processes is associated with the theory that hypnosis reflects the power of: A) parallel processing. B) dissociation. C) neuroadaptation. D)social influence.

D)social influence.

When Celeste was unable to obtain her regular supply of heroin, she began to develop tremors, fever, and an intense craving for the drug. Celeste was experiencing symptoms of: A) tolerance. B) dissociation. C) reactance. D)withdrawal.

D)withdrawal.

Girls with a history of physical abuse are at ________ risk for drug addiction. Those with a history of eating disorders are at ________ risk for drug addiction. A) increased; decreased B) decreased; increased C) increased; increased D) decreased; decreased

n/a

Regular users of ________ may achieve a high with smaller amounts of the drug than occasional users. A) alcohol B) morphine C) marijuana D) heroin

n/a

Which of the following will NOT increase behavioral and mental activity? (AP99) (Mod 17) (A) Cocaine (B) Caffeine (C) Benzedrine (D) Amphetamines (E) Barbiturates

n/a

After a stressful day at the office, Arthur has five or six drinks at a local bar before going home for dinner. Research suggests that Arthur's heavy drinking will have the most adverse effect on his ability to remember: A) at the time he is drinking the names of the people he has just met. B) the next day the names of the people he talked to and what he said while drinking. C) at the time he is drinking the name of his employer and his own home address. D) the next day the names of the business associates he talked to before going to the bar.

nB) the next day the names of the people he talked to and what he said while drinking.

In terms of the effect on the central nervous system, alcohol is most accurately classified as which of the following types of drug? (AP94) (Mod 17) (A) Depressant (B) Narcotic (C) Psychoactive (D) Stimulant (E) Hallucinogen

(A) Depressant

Hypnosis has been found useful in the treatment of (AP94)(Mod 16) (A) Pain (B) Autism (C) Dementia (D) Paranoia (E) Schizophrenia

(A) Pain

A student participates in a month-long sleep study designed to examine free-running circadian rhythms. If all time cues are removed, the student's total sleep-wake cycle is likely to (AP04) (Mod 15) (A)Average about 25 hours (B)Average about 12 hours (C)Average whatever it had averaged when the student began the study (D)Become even more dependent than usual on the student's activity level (E)Become extremely variable

(A)Average about 25 hours