chapter 4 psych test questions

allegra is said to have hypnotic suggestibility. she is likely to

be prone to fantasy

which of the following are children most likely to "outgrow"?

bed wetting

which of the following is most likely to be prescribed for use with hyperactive children?

ritalin

in his classic study of transcendental meditation, Benson found that meditation leads to

a relaxation response

Elyse is a college student who has developed a tolerance to heroine and experiences withdrawal symptoms whenever she doesn't have a "fix" at least every 8 hours. she feels that she has lost control and has to organize her life around her habit. she would be classified as having

a substance use disorder

the most popular drug on campuses is

alcohol

the notion that animals that are most at risk from predators sleep less is taken from which of the following perspectives?

evolutionary

When Clay joined AA in order to stop drinking, he received a pamphlet that described the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. These included

high blood pressure and rapid pulse, restlessness and tremors, anxiety and weakness

which of the following statements is correct concerning brain waves and the sleep cycle?

high frequency brain waves are associated with being awake

when we say that we are "conscious of" seeing something or hearing a sound, we are referring to consciousness as

sensory awareness