Psychology ch. 4 Sections 4-6 Review

What are examples of parasomnia disorders?

Sleepwalking, night terrors, restless leg syndrome

What is sleepwalking referred as?

Somnambulism

Cocaine is considered to be what type of drug since it tends to increase overall levels of neutral activity?

Stimulant

What would be experienced during a euphoric high?

feelings of intense elation and pleasure

What is an example of a synthetic opioid?

methadone

Stephanie was driving to work when she suddenly felt paralyzed and couldn't resist falling asleep. What might Stephanie have?

narcolepsy

Morphine is considered a(n) _____ drug because it decreases pain.

opioid

What is cataplexy?

A symptom associated with narcolepsy

What is parasomnia?

It's one of a group disorders in which unwanted, disruptive motor activity and/or experiences during sleep play a role

After Noah falls asleep, he feels a sense of panic, screams, and attempts to escape from his room. Which parasomnia does Noah have?

Night terrors

What are uncomfortable sensations in the leg during periods of inactivity symptoms of?

Restless leg syndrome

Why can amphetamines be used to treat ADHD in children?

They increase neurotransmitter activity within certain areas of the brain associated with impulse control.

When does obstructive sleep apnea occur?

When an individual's airways becomes blocked during sleep

According to the dissociation view of hypnosis, what is hypnosis?

b. effectively a dissociated state of consciousness

Why is crack considered more addictive than cocaine?

because it is smokable, so it reaches the brain more quickly

Jack needs to stay awake another hour to study for his English final, so he drinks several cups of cola. When he's done studying, he finds that he can't sleep even though he wants to, he feels agitated, his muscles twitch, his heartbeat is irregular, and he feels nauseated. What is causing Jack to feel this way?

caffeine

Physical dependence on a drug is indicated by the user experiencing ________ as a result of discontinuing use of the drug.

changes in normal bodily function

Alcohol is considered a _____because it tends to suppress central nervous system activity.

depressant

Mescaline is considered a ______drug because it results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences.

hallucinogens

What is a risk factor for SIDS?

hyperthermia, premature birth, smoking in the home

Julie is experiencing a state of extreme self-focus and attention. Her brother is trying to get her attention, but she ignores him. Her phone is buzzing, but she doesn't notice. This state was induced through _____.

hypnosis

While ______ is generally achieved through the interaction of a therapist and the person being treated, an individual can perform _____ alone.

hypnosis; meditation

A state of ________, as shown by EEG recordings of new practitioners, is not an altered state of consciousness; however, patterns of brain waves exhibited by expert practitioners may represent a unique state of consciousness.

meditation

While the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that meditation might be used in conjunction with more traditional treatments as a way to manage hypertension, _____.

there is no adequate empirical report for its effectiveness

What happens to an individual undergoing hypnosis?

they usually have clear memories of the hypnotic experience and are in control of their own behaviors

Jackie smokes marijuana. At first, just a few inhalations were enough to cloud her mind. Over time, she needs to smoke more and more to achieve the same affect. This is an example of _____.

tolerance