Psychology 1101 Chapter 4 Quiz

obstructive sleep apnea occurs when

An individual's airway becomes blocked during sleep.

The ______ wave is characteristic of stage 1 sleep.

alpha

regular feelings of hunger are an example of a(n) _____ rhythm

biological

physical dependence on a drug is indicated by the user experiencing ______ as a result of discontinuing use of the drug

changes in normal bodily function

most people are awake during the day and asleep at night because their ____ cycles are aligned with the outside world

circadian

the sleep cycle is an example of a(n) ____ rhythm

circadian

Sleep apnea is defined by

episodes during which a sleeper's breathing stops

which of the following would be experienced during a euphoric high

feelings of intense elation and pleasure

Mescaline is considered a ________ drug because it results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences.

hallucinogenic

Katia is experiencing a state of extreme self-focus and attention. Her brother is trying to get her attention, but she ignores him. Her phone is buzzing, but she doesn't notice. This state was induced through ________.

hypnosis

the sleep debt is the result of

insufficient sleep on a chronic basis

which of the following is a symptom of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD)?

kicking and punching while asleep

the theta wave is a type of

low frequency, high amplitude brain wave

Cataplexy is a symptom associated with ________.

narcolepsy

Samek was driving to work when he suddenly felt paralyzed and couldn't resist falling asleep. Samek may have ________.

narcolepsy

______ involves a virtual reality model of the world

protoconsciousness

Crack is considered more addictive than cocaine because it is ________.

smokable, so it reaches the brain more quickly

Victoria has accumulated a large sleep debt. This means that she ________.

suffers from chronic sleep deprivation

what should be changed to make the following sentence true? "the consequences of sleep debt include increased levels of alertness and mental efficiency"

the word "increased" should be changed to the word "decreased"

what should be changed to make the following sentence true? "a theta wave is a very high amplitude pattern of brain activity that may in come cases occur in response to environmental stimuli"

the words "theta wave" should be changed to the phrase "k-complex"

While the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that meditation might be used in conjunction with more traditional treatments as a way to manage hypertension, ________.

there is not adequate empirical support for its effectiveness

the social cognitive theory of hypnosis suggests that

People in hypnotic states are performing the social role of a hypnotized person.

which theorist described dreams as having manifest and latent content

Sigmund Freud

what can you do to realign your biological clock with the external world when you work a rotating shift?

Expose yourself to bright light while working.

which of the following is an example of wakefulness

Jemma, competing in a marathon