Psychology CH 2 Quiz

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

episodes during which a sleeper's breathing stops

Which psychological perspective might advance the argument that our sleep patterns evolved as an adaptive response to predatory risks, which are higher during periods of darkness? A.cognitive behavioral B.dependent C.evolutionary D.Freudian

evolutionary

________ is the differences between hemispheres in the areas underlying language function. A.brain organization B.lateralization C. synaptogenesis D.Wernicke's area

lateralization

Isla is describing her dream to a friend. She explains that in her dream she being chased by zombies and she escaped them by hiding in a refrigerator. Her description of her dream is focused on ________ content. A.Freudian B.Jungian C.latent D.manifest

manifest

The ________ nervous system is responsible for responses such as pupil dilation, increased heart rate, and increased respiration. A.autonomic B.parasympathetic C.somatic D.sympathetic

sympathetic

In what stage of sleep do sleep spindles appear? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

2

Who described the collective unconscious? A.Carl Jung B.John Hobson C.Rosalind Cartwright D.Sigmund Freud

Carl Jung

The brain contains ________ of interconnected neurons and glia. A.billions B.tens of thousands C.thousands D. millions

billions

Most people are awake during the day and asleep at night because their ________ cycles are aligned with the outside world. A.circadian B.external C.melatonin D.rhythm

circadian

Broca's area is located in which lobe of the brain? A.frontal B.occipital C.parietal D.temporal

frontal

The endocrine system consists of a series of glands that produce chemical substances known as ________. A.factors B.hormones C.neurotransmitters D.proteins

hormones

People who have their corpus callosum severed for medical reasons would be able to tell you about which images shown to ________. A.both visual fields B.neither visual field C.only the left visual field D.only the right visual field

only the right visual field

Crack is considered more addictive than cocaine because it is ________. A.cheaper, so people can afford more of it B.easier to get, so people can take more at once C.frequently smoked in combination with pharmaceuticals D.smokable, so it reaches the brain more quickly

smokable, so it reaches the brain more quickly

Which of the following is not a hindbrain structure? A.amygdala B.cerebellum C.medulla D.pons

amygdala

Randolf is walking down the street of his hometown, after being away for several years, when he smells the scent of freshly baked pie coming from a local baker. He suddenly has vivid memories of walking down this street as a child, holding both of his parents' hands, and swinging between them, feeling relaxed and happy. This is because the sense of smell projects directly to the ________, which is responsible for ________ memories. A.basal ganglia; childhood B.basal ganglia; emotional C.limbic system; childhood D.limbic system; emotional

limbic system; emotional