States of Conciousness
Sodium pentothal has sometimes been called a "truth serum" because it relaxes people and enables them to more freely disclose personally embarrassing experiences. It is most likely that sodium pentothal is a(n)
barbituate
Nembutal, Seconal, and Amytal, drugs prescribed to reduce insomnia, are
barbituates
depressants
calm neural activity and slow body functions
"hypnotically refreshed" memories
combine fact and fiction
One of the immediate effects of Ecstasy is
dehydration
alchohol
depressant
heroin
depressant
A split in consciousness in which some thoughts occur simultaneously with and yet separately from other thoughts is called
dissociation
stimulants
excite neural activity and speed up body functions
After sleeping for about an hour and a half, José enters a phase of paradoxical sleep. He is likely to
have very relaxed muscles
The occurrence of REM rebound supports the notion that
humans, like most other mammals, need REM sleep
marijuana (weed)
mild hallucinogen
Rafael has a sleep disorder for which he takes medically prescribed amphetamines. For which of the following sleep disorders is Rafael most likely being treated?
narcolepsy
lacking the neurotransmitter orexin
narcolepsy
genital arousal
occurs during REM sleep
Near-death experiences are
often accompanied by visions of bright lights.
Unpleasant withdrawal symptoms are indicative of
physical dependence
barbituate drugs
reduces anxiety, but impairs memory and judgement
caffeine
stimulant
cocaine
stimulant
methamphetamine (meth)
stimulant
nicotine
stimulant
ecstacy (mdma/molly)
stimulant; mild hallucinogen
amphetamines
stimulate neural activity, causing sped-up body functions and associated energy and mood changes
lsd (acid)
strong hallucinogen
As a result of being hypnotized, an individual may not feel the hypnotist touching her arm because of
suggestibility
Hypnotized participants asked to lower their arm into an ice bath exhibited no pain when given that suggestion. Psychologists supporting the social influence theory would suggest that
the participant was caught up in playing the role of a "good hypnotic subject" and ignored the pain.
Terry has not had a decent night of sleep in over a week. If this sleep deprivation continues, he will become increasingly susceptible to
viral infections
