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