Sleep & Dreams T or F

We act our forbidden fantasies in our dreams.

False : There is no evidence we act out forbidden fantasies in our dreams.

It is dangerous to awaken a sleep walker.

False : contrary to myth, there is no evidence that sleepwalkers become violent if they are awakened although they may be confused or upset.

You can by hypnotized against your own will.

False : despite the existence of hypnotic suggestibility it is extremely unlikely that someone could be hypnotized against his or her will.

Insomnia can be caused by trying too hard to fall asleep.

True : Many people do have insomnia boxes they try too hard to get to sleep at night.

The number of people who die from smoking related causes is greater than the number lost to motor vehicle accidents, abuse of alcohol, and all other drugs, suicide, homicide, and aids combined.

True : Smoking related deaths are in fact higher than the number of people who die from motor vehicle accidents, alcohol and drug abuse, suicide, homicide, and aids combined.

Coca-Cola once "added life" to its signature drink through the use of powerful - but now illegal- stimulant.

True : it is true that coca-cola once numbered cocaine among its ingredients, but it was not illegal at the time. Nor were people yet aware of cocaine's hazards.

Heroin was once used as a cure for addiction to morphine.

True : soon after its discovery, heroin was hailed as a cure for addiction to morphine. It was not yet realized how addictive heroin was.

Many health professionals calm down hyperactive children by giving them a stimulant.

True : stimulants are often prescribed to calm hyperactive children.

You can teach a rat to raise or lower its heart rate.

True : through biofeedback training you can teach a rat to raise or lower its heart rate.