States of Consciousness & Cognition FA
Unlike implicit memories, explicit memories are processed by the
hippocampus
Which of the following best describes explicit memories?
include memory for general knowledge
The release of stored serotonin and the eventual damage of serotonin-producing neurons is most closely associated with the long-term use of
Ecstasy
What is the danger of labeling behaviors such as too much eating, shopping, exercise, sex, or gambling as addictions?
It can be used as an "all-purpose" excuse to explain away the behaviors.
Which of the following is the best advice for a person concerned about occasional insomnia?
Relax and drink a glass of milk before bedtime.
Our inability to fall asleep early as we had planned is most likely a reflection of
circadian rhythm
Myra has such low self-esteem that she typically expects critical comments about her appearance and behavior. Myra's behavior best illustrates the dangers of
confirmation bias
The best indication that dreaming serves a necessary biological function is provided by the fact that
most mammals experience REM rebound.
Compulsive gamblers frequently recall losing less money than is actually the case. Their memory failure best illustrates
motivated forgetting
The lack of the neurotransmitter orexin has been linked to which of the following?
narcolepsy
A best example of a category of objects, events, or people is called a(n)
prototype
Repeating someone's name several times shortly after being introduced to that person is an effective strategy for
rehearsal
"The magical number seven, plus or minus two" refers to the storage capacity of ________ memory.
short-term
The pituitary gland releases a growth hormone during
slow-wave sleep
Margie insists that she never dreams, but her sister feels she can prove otherwise. To prove that Margie does dream, the sister should
wake Margie after 5 minutes of REM sleep and ask her what she's dreaming.
Who emphasized that we repress anxiety-arousing memories?
Sigmund Freud
Intrinsic motivation is thought to be an important component of
creativity
A flashbulb memory would typically be stored in ________ memory.
long-term
When first introduced to someone, Marcel effectively remembers the person's name by repeating it to himself several times. Marcel makes use of a strategy called
rehearsal
A mental set is a
tendency to approach a problem in a way that has been successful in the past.