4.4 and 4.5 psychology quiz

Which of the following is not a risk factor for SIDS? a. above average birth weight b. hyperthermia c. premature birth d. smoking in the home

a. above average birth weight

**Quiz** -- is one way in which people can help reset their biological clocks a. light-dark exposure b. coffee consumption c. alcohol consumption d. napping

a. light-dark exposure

Cocaine is considered a -- drug because it tends to increase overall levels of neural activity. a. antipsychotic b. depressant c. hallucinogen d. stimulant

d. stimulant

Shyla experiences a long delay between the time that she goes to bed and the time that she actually falls asleep. In addition, she wakes up several times during the night and has difficulty getting back to sleep. To diagnose Shyla with insomnia, it is necessary that she experiences these symptoms -- a. at least three nights a week for one month b. even after taking medication c. every time she attempts to sleep d. three nights in a row

a. at least three nights a week for one month

Sam needs to stay awake another hour to study for his English final, so he drinks several cups of cola. When he's done studying, he finds that he can't sleep even though he wants to, he feels agitated, his muscles twitch, his heartbeat is irregular, and he feels nauseated. What is causing Sam to feel this way? a. caffeine b. insomnia c. narcolepsy d. sugar

a. caffeine

The most commonly used stimulant drug in the world is -- a. cocaine b. caffeine c. morphine d. alcohol

b. caffeine

Ali is aware of his feelings, emotions, and thoughts. He is also aware of his surroundings, the warmth of the sun, and the sound of nearby traffic. Ali is in a state of -- a. conscience b. consciousness c. REM sleep d. unconsciousness

b. consciousness

Alcohol is considered a -- because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity. a. antipsychotic b. depressant c. hallucinogen d. stimulant

b. depressant

Sleep apnea is defined by -- a. a sense of panic in the sufferer often accompanied by screams and attempts to escape b. episodes during which a sleeper's breathing stops c. uncomfortable sensations in the legs during periods of inactivity or when trying to fall asleep d. unwanted, disruptive motor activity and/ or experiences during sleep

b. episodes during which a sleeper's breathing stops

Which of the following would be experienced during a euphoric high? a. feelings of despair b. feelings of intense elation and pleasure c. intense tactile sensation d. time distortion

b. feelings of intense elation and pleasure

Morphine and heroin are -- a. amphetamines b. opiates c. hallucinogens d. stimulants

b. opiates

Amphetamines are to -- as barbiturates are to -- a. hallucinogens; depressants b. stimulants; depressants c. hallucinogens; stimulants d. stimulants; hallucinogens

b. stimulants; depressants

**Quiz** Sleep-spindles predominate during which stage of sleep? a. NREM 1 b. NREM 3 c. NREM 2 d. REM sleep

c. NREM 2

Narcolepsy is a disorder in which a person a. temporarily stops breathing during sleep b. has sudden uncontrollable seizures c. experiences uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness d. has difficulty falling and staying asleep

c. experiences uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness

**Quiz** The suprachiasmic nucleus (internal clock) is located in what part of the brain? a. amygdala b. thalamus c. hypothalamus d. hippocampus

c. hypothalamus

-- is one of a group of sleep disorders in which unwanted, disruptive motor behavior activity and/ or experiences during sleep play a role. a. insomnia b. NREM sleep c. parasomnia d. REM phase

c. parasomnia

**Quiz** Circadian rhythms are the a. brain waves that occur during deep sleep b. muscular tremors that occur during opiate withdrawal c. regular body cycles that occur on a 24-hour schedule d. brain waves that are indicative of NREM-2 sleep

c. regular body cycles that occur on a 24-hour schedule

LSD and Mescaline are agonists of the neurotransmitter -- a. dopamine b. norepinephrine c. serotonin d. GABA

c. serotonin

When Celeste was unable to obtain her regular supply of heroin, she began to develop pain and an intense craving for the drug. Celeste was experiencing symptoms of -- a. tolerance b. reuptake c. synthesis d. withdrawal

d. withdrawal