Chapter 4 quiz HM

Which theory offers a possible explanation for why we dream about memories or problems from our day?

Continuity hypothesis

In their continuing research, psychologists have come to define consciousness in only one way, as the continuing self in the world.

False

Which of the following statements best defines meditation?

It refers to various ways of focusing one's consciousness to alter one's relationship to the world.

Which of the following is a difference between repression and suppression?

Repression is an unconscious process, whereas suppression is a conscious process.

In the context of altering consciousness through drugs, which disorder is characterized by loss of control over consumption, social impairment, risky use, and tolerance and withdrawal symptoms?

Substance use disorder

Beatriz had a cocaine use disorder and began therapy to stop her addiction. However, after a few days without the drug, she had intense urges to use it. She also started sweating excessively and experiencing shakiness due to anxiety. In this scenario, Beatriz is experiencing _______.

a craving

Response set theory suggests that you can be hypnotized against your will.

false

Mindfulness meditation (MM) provides clients with techniques they can use to

focus on the present.

A sleep disorder in which the person repeatedly stops breathing during sleep is called _______.

sleep apnea

In psychodynamic theory, descriptive information that is not in awareness but can be brought into awareness by focusing one's attention (i.e., What did I eat for breakfast this morning? or What is my cell phone number?) is called preconscious material.

true

When people are concentrating on words or sounds that are claimed to help them achieve an altered state of consciousness, what are they actively practicing?

Transcendental meditation

Scientists today attribute Franz Mesmer's success with hypnosis to the placebo effect.

True

Which of the following statements is true of amphetamines?

They provide a euphoric rush when consumed in high doses.

Biofeedback training has been used to help individuals with

anxiety.

Older adults are more likely than younger adults to have insomnia because of a

greater incidence of poor health and pain.

Which piece of the following information would Freud believe is stored in a person's unconscious?

sexual impulses

Dr. Kendall runs a research sleep lab at her university. As she was reviewing the EEG recording of a sleeping subject in the lab, she notices the presence of theta brain waves and sleep spindles. Dr. Kendall concludes that the subject is in ______________.

stage 2 sleep

Which of the following cannot be experienced through sensory awareness or direct inner awareness?

Nonconscious processes

Kwame's brain is producing alpha waves while experiencing a slowing heart rate. His oxygen consumption has decreased as well. What is Kwame probably doing?

Practicing transcendental meditation

When people suffer from insomnia, they may have an even more difficult time falling asleep if they become stressed trying to make themselves sleep. Which branch of the nervous system is being triggered?

Sympathetic