States of Consciousness & Cognition FA

Unlike implicit memories, explicit memories are processed by the

hippocampus

Which of the following best describes explicit memories?

include memory for general knowledge

The release of stored serotonin and the eventual damage of serotonin-producing neurons is most closely associated with the long-term use of

Ecstasy

What is the danger of labeling behaviors such as too much eating, shopping, exercise, sex, or gambling as addictions?

It can be used as an "all-purpose" excuse to explain away the behaviors.

Which of the following is the best advice for a person concerned about occasional insomnia?

Relax and drink a glass of milk before bedtime.

Our inability to fall asleep early as we had planned is most likely a reflection of

circadian rhythm

Myra has such low self-esteem that she typically expects critical comments about her appearance and behavior. Myra's behavior best illustrates the dangers of

confirmation bias

The best indication that dreaming serves a necessary biological function is provided by the fact that

most mammals experience REM rebound.

Compulsive gamblers frequently recall losing less money than is actually the case. Their memory failure best illustrates

motivated forgetting

The lack of the neurotransmitter orexin has been linked to which of the following?

narcolepsy

A best example of a category of objects, events, or people is called a(n)

prototype

Repeating someone's name several times shortly after being introduced to that person is an effective strategy for

rehearsal

"The magical number seven, plus or minus two" refers to the storage capacity of ________ memory.

short-term

The pituitary gland releases a growth hormone during

slow-wave sleep

Margie insists that she never dreams, but her sister feels she can prove otherwise. To prove that Margie does dream, the sister should

wake Margie after 5 minutes of REM sleep and ask her what she's dreaming.

Who emphasized that we repress anxiety-arousing memories?

Sigmund Freud

Intrinsic motivation is thought to be an important component of

creativity

A flashbulb memory would typically be stored in ________ memory.

long-term

When first introduced to someone, Marcel effectively remembers the person's name by repeating it to himself several times. Marcel makes use of a strategy called

rehearsal

A mental set is a

tendency to approach a problem in a way that has been successful in the past.