Ch. 7 Psychology

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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.


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