Ch. 7 Psychology
During hypnosis, the participant's shifting of perceptual awareness is much like
Becoming aware of one's breathing when someone mentions it.
Someone suffering tension headaches might achieve relief through
Biofeedback
refers to a reduction of pain reported by patients after undergoing hypnosis.
Biofeedback
Which of the following is disrupted in a traveler taking a transatlantic flight?
(G)internal circadian rhythm
Which sta ge of sleep is associated with limb paralysis and finger twitching?
(a)REM
How much sleep time is spent in NREM sleep?
75 percent of the time spent asleep
Our appetites are regulated by
Circadian rhythms.
A technician at a sleep clinic is monitoring a patient's EEG patterns and although the pattern suggests wakefulness, he knows that she is asleep. The patient is most likely
Experiencing REM sleep.
Whicr. of the following best describes the practice of mindfulness meditation?
Graham is completely immersed in the present moment.
Which of the following suggests that certain amount of dreaming each night is necessary?
If deprived of REM sleep one night, a person wil sperd more time in REM sleep the next night,
Which of the following is a negative effect of marijuana?
It may bring on psychological disturbances in unstable individuals.
Which of the following best describes the behavior of a person experiencing the effects of a potent hallucinogen, such as LSD?
Maria is backed into a corner, breathing hard and apparently suffering a panic attaclk. Jonah is freaking out because he says he his hand disappear and reappear. Naveen claims that he can suddenly smell the color blue and see the taste of chocolate. Ail of the above are examples of possible hailucinogenic effects on a person.
Which of the following best tells why smoking marijuana instead of tobacco is harder on the lungs?
Marijuana smoke is drawn in deeper and held longer in the lungs than cigarette smoke, increasing the lungs exposure to tar and chemicals
Which of the following does not occur naturally and must be made in a laboratory?
Methenphetamine
Marijuana may be used therapeutically to treat
Multiple sclerosis.
During which stage of sleep does most dreaming take place?
REM
Which of the following is true of hypnosis?
The hypnotized person can more easily remember things. The hypnotized person can cooperate but cannot be convinced to do things against his or her will. The hypnotized person does not initiate activities.
Which of the following is true of psychoactive drugs
Their possession and use isillegal under federal law.
Glenn is training himself to clear his mind by repeating a Sanskrit mantra. Glenn is practicing
Transcendental meditation
Which of the following word pairs best summarize Freud's and Crick's differing explanations for dreaming?
a)clues; housecleaning
Which of the following is the greatest risk associated with the abuse of psychoactive drugs?
a,loss of control
Like most adults, Samantha spends 75 percent of her sleep time in
b.)quiet sleep.
The controversy regarding whether and how meditation works similar effects that can sometimes be achieved by
b.relaxing
The most commonly used stimulant in the United States today is
caffeine.
By generating thought processes, daydreaming may help us to improve our
creativity
Soren's friends are worried that he has become addicted to drugs. Which of the following is a symptom that his friends should watch for?
d.)He lacks self-confidence
Sara woke up screaming, in a cold sweat. Her heart was pounding, and it took her a few seconds to realize where she was. She just experienced
d.)night terrors
Wh ich of the following occurs durin g REM sleep?
dreaming
A person who has been hypnotized is highly suggestible, which means that person
easily swayed by a more powerful personality than his or her own.
When do humans experience flow?
hen they experience opportunities for growth or are mmersed in a creative task
Neodissociation is a term that is associated with
hypnosis
Transcendental meditation is associated with
mental repetition of a mantra.
Malcolm often experiences overwhelming feelings of sleepiness. In fact, Malcolm has been known to fall asleep at his desk. He may be suffering from
narcolepsy
Some believe we sleep in order to
recover from exhaustion and stress. conserve energy. clear our minds of useless information
woman is admitted to the hospital because she is convinced she saw her boyfriend turn into a cat. Her physician is likely to report that
the patient is experiencing a hallucination.