AP Psych Ch 5 Practice questions
Most dreaming occurs during the sleep stage of _____ A- stage 1 B- stage 2 C- stage 3 D- stage 4 E- REM
E- REM
Consciousness includes which of the following states? A- sleeping B- hypnosis C- daydreaming D- reading E- all of the above
E- all of the above
Which of the following two sleep disorders occur most commonly? A- insomnia and narcolepsy B- apnea and narcolepsy C- night terrors and apnea D- somnambulism and insomnia E- apnea and insomnia
E- apnea and insomnia
Which level of consciousness controls involuntary body processes? A- preconsciousness level B- subconscious level C- unconscious level D- autonomic level E- nonconscious level
E- nonconscious level
Which of the following is evidence supporting the role theory of hypnosis? A- People with rich fantasy lives are more hypnotizable. B- People will not behave under hypnosis in ways they would not without hypnosis. C- Hilgard's experiment demonstrated the presence of a hidden observer. D- Our heart and respiration rates may differ while under hypnosis. E- Some therapists successfully use hypnosis in therapy.
A- People with rich fantasy lives are more hypnotizable.
Meditation can produce all of the following EXCEPT ____ A- a highly suggestible state B- relaxation C- an increase in positive emotions
A- a highly suggestible state
Folk wisdom attributes consciousness to a(n) _______, which is a spirit or inner life force. A- anima B- animus C- eros
A- anima
From approximately the 1920s through the 1960s, the _____ view was the dominant viewpoint to psychology. A- behaviorists B- humanistic C- sociocultural
A- behaviorist
recent studies of hypnosis have indicated that hypnosis _______ A- can increase pain tolerance B- can improve memory by at least 50% C- can make people do things that they would never do in their everyday lives D- has no value to peoples lives E- is just as effective as medication for almost all physical illness
A- can increase pain tolerance
Alcohol is classified as a(n) ___ A- depressant B- stimulant C- hallucinogen D- antagonist E- agonist
A- depressant
All of the following are stimulants except A- heroin B- caffeine C- ecstasy/MDMA D- cocaine E- nicotine
A- heroin
Depressants ____ A- inhibit of transmission of messages in the central nervous system B- cause individuals to feel clinically depressed C- cause individuals to feel euphoric and excited
A- inhibit of transmission of messages in the central nervous system
_____ is treated using a device that pumps air into the lungs and keeps the airway open during sleep. A- sleep apnea B- cataplexy C- narcolepsy
A- sleep apnea
Which of the following increases with sleep deprivation? A- sleep debt B- coordination C- work efficiency
A- sleep debt
Which of the following groups of drugs have opposite effects on the brain? A- stimulants and depressants B- depressants and opiates C- hallucinogens and stimulants
A- stimulants and depressants
What objected most strenuously to defining psychology as the science of consciousness? A- the behaviorists B- the cognitive psychologists C- the freudians
A- the behaviorists
Morphine, heroin, and codeine are derived from A- the opium poppy B- peyote buttons C- cannabis
A- the opium poppy
Which of the following is NOT true of daydreams? A- they magnify unwanted thoughts or obsessions. B- they help use to creatively confront and solve problems. C- they are most common in young adults
A- they magnify unwanted thoughts or obsessions
The capacity of hypnosis to reduce pain is termed _________. A- Hypnotic aphasia B- Hypnotic analgesia C- Hypnotic meditation
B- Hypnotic analgesia
Cannabis can produce all of the following EXCEPT A- altered perception B- abundance of energy C- pain relief
B- abundance of energy
All of the following are characteristics of REM sleep except A- vivid cognitions B- deep sleep C- sleep paralysis
B- deep sleep
Which neurotransmitter is affected by opiates? A- serotonin B- endorphins C- dopamine D- GABA E- acetlycholine
B- endorphins
Because addicts steal to support their habit, _______ addiction is blamed for a high proportion of property crime in cities worldwide. A- alcohol B- heroin C- barbiturates
B- heroin
_______ involves controlled breathing while assuming certain body positions and minimizing external stimuli. A- hypnosis B- meditation C- consciousness
B- meditation
Agonists are psychoactive drugs that A- produce tolerance to the drug without the associated withdrawal symptoms B- mimic and produce the same effect as certain neurotransmitters C- mimic neurotransmitters and block their receptor sites D- enhance the effects of certain opiates like heroin E- make recovery from physical addiction more difficult
B- mimic and produce the same effect as certain neurotransmitters
Which of the following is true of night terrors? A- the content of night terrors are typically remembered upon awakening. B- night terrors involve anxiety and panic C- night terrors occur primarily in female abuse victims.
B- night terrors involve anxiety and panic
As you are studying your text, you are probably not thinking about what you ate for dinner last night. The memory of what you had for dinner last night is most likely located in your _____ A- nonconscious B- preconscious C- hypnogogic state D- collective unconscious E- conscious
B- preconscious
A therapist who analyzes your dreams is most likely to have been trained according to the _______ school of psychology. A- humanistic B- psychoanalytic C- cognitive
B- psychoanalytic
Which of the following best describes a characteristic of stage 2 sleep? A- sleep walking B- sleep spindles C- dreaming
B- sleep spindles
_______ is the leading cause of preventable disease. A- alcohol abuse B- smoking C- risky sexual behavior
B- smoking
The __ theory of hypnosis states that hypnotic effects occur because people act out desired roles. A- dissociation B- social C- behavioral D- divided consciousness E- information-processing
B- social
Stage ______ of sleep is characterized by EEG readings that indicate the presence of sleep spindles and K-complexes. A- stage 1 B- stage 2 C- stage 3 D- stage 4 E- REM
B- stage 2
_____ is an example of conscious process. A- breathing B- trying to choose the best answer to this question C- scratching an itch
B- trying to choose the best answer to this question
A characteristic of sleep as we grow closer to the morning is A- it gets gradually deeper B- we spend more time in REM sleep C- our brain waves become slower and deeper
B- we spend more time in REM sleep
In general, a boy breaks down alcohol at the rate of ___ A- 10 ounces per hour B- 4 ounces per hour C- 1 ounce per hour
C- 1 ounce per hour
During a normal night's sleep, how many times do we pass through the different stages of sleep? A- 2 B- 2-3 C- 4-7 D- 8-11 E- 11-15
C- 4-7
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of insomnia? A- early awakenings B- insufficient sleep C- abnormal breathing patterns
C- abnormal breathing patterns
The leading cause of mental retardation is related to a pregnant mother's use of _________ A- sleeping pills B- caffeine C- alcohol
C- alcohol
According to the activation synthesis theory, dreams are A- wish fulfillments B- story-like episodes that provide clues about problems in the unconscious minds C- an attempt by the brain to make sense of random activity in the brain stem
C- an attempt by the brain to make sense of random activity in the brain stem
Suppose you wanted to sample the contents of preconsciousness in a group of volunteers. Which technique would be most appropriate? A- have them undergo psychoanalysis B- do a priming experiment C- ask them to recall specific memories to consciousness
C- ask them to recall specific memories to consciousness
Daily changes that occur in our levels of alertness are controlled by A- our interests B- biological tides C- circadian rhythms
C- circadian rhythms
When _____ is disrupted, jet lag occurs A- stage 4 sleep B- REM sleep C- circadian rhythms D- stage 1 sleep E- K-complexes
C- circadian rhythms
Which of the following is NOT classified as a hallucinogen? A- Psilocybin B- LSD C- Cocaine
C- cocaine
The process by which the brain creates a model of internal and external experience is defined as: A- unconsciousness B- preconsciousness C- consciousness
C- consciousness
Which of the following functions would be considered a nonconscious process? A- studying for your psychology exam B- telling your mother you love her C- digesting the cheeseburger you ate for lunch
C- digesting the cheeseburger you ate for lunch
Marijuana falls under what category of psychoactive drugs? A- depressant B- mood elevator C- hallucinogen D- stimulant E- mood depressant
C- hallucinogen
Which of the following would be hypnosis be useful in treating? A- temporary relief of anxiety B- treating phobias C- hypnosis can be useful in treating all of the above
C- hypnosis can be useful in treating all of the above
Structuralism use the technique of _________ to study consciousness. A- psychoanalysis B- anima C- introspection
C- introspection
REM sleep is sometimes referred to as "paradoxical sleep" because A- people can speak very eloquently when in REM sleep B- night terrors are common C- muscles in the body remain relaxed while the brain and eyes remain active D- muscles in the body become rigid and the brain and eyes are are in a very relaxed state E- REM sleep is unnecessary for healthy daily functioning
C- muscles in the body remain relaxed while the brain and eyes remain active
In comparison with older people, babies A- sleep more fitfully; they tend to wake up more often B- sleep more deeply; they spend more time in stage 3 and 4 sleep C- spend more time in the REM stage than other sleep stages D- spend more time in stage 1, which causes them to awaken easily E- sleep more than young adults but less than people over 50
C- spend more time in the REM stage than other sleep stages
The deepest point in the sleep cycle, when brain activity is the slowest, occurs in A- Stage 1, about 3 hours after falling asleep B- REM sleep, about one hour before waking up C- stage 4, about a half hour after falling asleep
C- stage 4, about a half hour after falling asleep
In the context of this unit, the term tolerance refers to A- treatment of psychoactive drug addicts by peers and other members of society B- the amount of sleep a person needs to function normally C- the need for an elevated dose of a drug in order to get the same effect D- the labeling of individuals automatically produced by the level of our consciousness E- the harmful side effects of psychoactive drugs
C- the need for an elevated dose of a drug in order to get the same effect
Activation-synthesis theory tries to explain A- how consciousness emerges out of neural firings B- how psychoactive drugs create euphoric effects C- the origin and function of dreams D- how our mind awakens us after we pass through all the sleep stages E- how our consciousness synthesizes all the sensory information it recieves
C- the origin and function of drugs
According to Freud, the latent content of a dream refers to A- the setting of the dream B- the emotional tone of the dream C- the symbolic meaning of the dream
C- the symbolic meaning of the dream
According to Freud, the manifest content of a dream refers to A- the setting of the dream B- the emotional tone of the dream C- the symbolic meaning of the dream
C- the symbolic meaning of the dream
According to Freud, the two main functions of dreams are A- wish fulfillment and physical restoration B- to guard sleep and provide physical restoration C- to guard sleep and wish fulfillment
C- to guard sleep and wish fulfillment
Which of the following is true of hypnosis? A- Hypnosis is a form of REM sleep. B- Hypnosis is accompanied by delta wave activity of the brain. C- Hypnosis is a state of awareness associated with relaxation and susceptibility.
C-Hypnosis is a state of awareness associated with relaxation and susceptibility.
The sleep cycle is approximately ____ long A- 60 mins B- 30 mins C- 8 hours D- 90 mins E- 24 hours
D- 90 mins
Which of the following is the best analogy for how psychologists view consciousness? A- the one/off switch on a computer B- a circuit breaker that controls power to a house C- a fuse that allows electricity to pass through until a short circuit occurs D- a dimmer switch for a light fixture E- the ignition switch on a car
D- a dimmer switch for a light fixture
Hilgard's experiment that demonstrated the presence of a hidden observer is evidence for which theory A- role theory of hypnosis B- levels theory of consciousness C- recuperative theory of sleep D- dissociation theory of hypnosis E- state theory of hypnosis
D- dissociation theory of hypnosis
The information-processing theory says that dreams A- are meaningless by-products of how our brains process information during REM sleep B- are symbolic representations of the information we encode during the day C- are processed by one level of consciousness but other levels remain unaware of the dreams D- occur during REM sleep as the brain deals with daily stress and events E- occur only after stressful events, explaining why some people never dream
D- occur during REM sleep as the brain deals with daily stress and events
Night terrors and somnambulism usually occur during which stage of sleep? A- stage 1, close to wakefulness B- REM sleep C- REM sleep, but only later in the night when nightmares usually occur D- stage 4 E- sleep onset
D- stage 4
The psychoactive effect of smoking cannabis is due to an action of ________ on the brain. A- Codeine B- THC C- Opium
b- THC