Psychology Final

The human sleep cycle repeats itself about every..

a) 40 minutes b) 4 hours c) 90 minutes

A brief 15-30 minute rush of euphoria followed by a crash of agitated depression is most closely associated with the use of..

a) LSD b) cocaine c) morphine

Sleep talking may occur during..

a) REM b) NREM-3 sleep c) any stage of sleep

The discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of certain drugs is called..

a) REM rebound b) withdrawal c) dissociation

Dissociation refers to..

a) a state of paradoxical sleep b) a state of divided consciousness c) manifest content

Intense cravings and physical pains indicate..

a) age regression b) sleep apnea c) physical dependence

The large, slow brain waves associated with deep sleep are called..

a) alpha waves b) delta waves c) sleep spindles

Smoking cigarettes reduces..

a) blood pressure b) anxiety c) sensitivity to pain

With the approach of night, our body temperatures begin to drop. This best illustrates the dynamics of the..

a) circadian rhythm b) latent content c) REM rebound

One plausible theory suggests that hypnosis relieves pain by..

a) distracting attention b) speeding up the circadian rhythm c) increasing NREM sleep over time

Which of the following is a common symptom of nicotine withdrawal..

a) drowsiness b) allergies c) anxiety

Hypnosis involves a state of..

a) increased physical stamina b) improved perceptual skills c) heightened openness to suggestion

Alcohol consumption disrupts the processing of recent experiences into long-term memory by..

a) increasing anxiety b) decreasing REM sleep c) nothing changes

Obesity is a risk factor for developing which of the following sleep disorders..

a) insomnia b) sleep apnea c) sleep talking

In contrast to alcohol, marijuana..

a) is rapidly eliminated from the body b) does not impair memory c) amplifies sensitivity to sounds

The remembered story line of a dream is called what..

a) latent b) manifest c) delusional

Francois was dismayed to discover that some of his football teammates were using drugs to enhance their footwork and endurance on the playing field. Which of the following drugs were the players most likely using..

a) marijuana b) amphetamines c) heroin

Unpleasant withdrawal symptoms are indicative of..

a) narcolepsy b) physical dependence c) neuroadaption

What kind of drugs alter perceptions and moods..

a) narcotic b) hypnagogic c) psychoactive

Which of the following typically occurs during REM sleep..

a) night terrors b) bed-wetting c) genital arousal

Sensory experiences that occur without a sensory stimulus are called..

a) night terrors b) stressors c) hallucinations

Layla has difficulty going to sleep and staying asleep. Layla is most likely to be suffering from..

a) sleep apnea b) night terrors c) insomnia

Which of the following sleep disorders would be the most incapacitating for a commercial bus driver..

a) sleepwalking b) narcolepsy c) night terrors

What kind of drug is alcohol considered..

a) stimulant b)depressant c) hallucinogen

Consciousness is...

a) the ability to solve problems, reason, and remember b) the sudden and often novel realization of the solution to a problem c) our awareness of ourselves and our environment

What is most likely to occur when the brain is repeatedly flooded with the artificial opiates..

a) the brain shrinks b) the brain stops producing endorphins c) the immune system is supressed

The latent content of the dream refers to the..

a) the story line of our dreams b) its underlying but censored meaning c) the brain-wave pattern

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of..

a) tolerance b) withdrawal c) dissociation

Near-death experiences are..

a) typically recalled as very scary b) examples of REM rebound c) often accompanied by visions of bight lights

Compulsive cravings for a drug indicates..

a)hallucination b) narcolepsy c) addiction