Chapter 5 Psych
During a typical eight hours of sleep, most people go through _____ sleep cycles.
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Nicotine causes a person's heart rate to increase causing the release of hormone ________.
Adrenaline
The four different kinds of brain-wave patterns are
Alpha Waves, Delta Waves, Theta Waves, Beta Waves
Sleep and meditation are examples of
Altered state of consciousness
Stimulant used to help people stay awake and reduce appetite
Amphetamines
A method through which people have learned to control some bodily functions such as heart rate is
Biofeedback
Which of the following might provide relief from tension headache?
Biofeedback
People's functions are governed by ________ also know as biological clocks
Circadian Rhythm
________ is the awareness of things inside and outside ourselves.
Consciousness
Sleep is considered a necessary vital function because it A. helps people recover from stress B. Builds up a person's resistance to infection C. Maintains the brain's proper functioning D. All of the above
D. All of the above
False idea that seems real
Delusion
Alcohol, heroin, and codeine are classified as which of the following
Depressants
______ are drugs that slow the activity of the nervous system
Depressants
Removal of poisonous substances from the body
Detoxification
The treatment for drug abuse that involves the removal of the poisonous substance from the body is
Detoxification
Which of the following treatments for drug abuse involves the removal of the poisonous substance form the body?
Detoxification
Imagining the taste of a favorite food from childhood is an example of consciousness as
Direct inner awareness
______ awareness makes you aware of things inside yourself.
Direct inner awareness
In the _____ view, psychologists believe that dreams reflect a persons unconscious wishes and urges
Freudian
Perception of an object or a sound that seems real but is not
Hallucination
Using marijuana can result in which of the following
Hallucinations
Marijuana is an example of a
Hallucinogen
Overdoses of crack and other forms of cocaine can be fatal because of the strain they place on the
Heart
Amphetamines have been used to
Help people stay awake
Sleepwalking in children is probably caused by
Immaturity of the nervous system
Slurred speech, blurred vision, and impaired judgement are the result of
Intoxication
During NREM sleep dreaming
Is usual vague and fleeting
Which of the following is a drug that produces hallucinations? A. Alcohol B. Nicotine C. LSD D. Heroin
LSD
During _____, some people narrow their consciousness by focusing on a peaceful, repetitive pattern.
Meditation
What method of narrowing consciousness leads to relaxation?
Meditation
Which of the following is an example of a narcotic? A. Nicotine B. Cocaine C. LSD D. Morphine
Morphine
________ is a rare problem that causes people to fall asleep no matter what time.
Narcolepsy
Morphine and heroin are addictive depressants known as
Narotics
________ occur during REM sleep and are causing by upsetting events, anxiety or depression.
Nightmares
At which level of consciousness do basic biological functions such as breathing occur?
Nonconscious
In the ________ level, many of our basic biological functions exists.
Nonconscious
Biological functions such as blood pressure exist
On a nonconscious level
In the ________ level, ideas are not in you awareness right now but you could recall them if you had too
Preconscious
The level of consciousness in which people can recall info if they have to is the
Preconscious level
What level of awareness occurs at the preconscious, unconscious, and nonconscious levels?
Preconscious- ideas you are not aware of but can recall if you are asked to Unconscious-unavailable awareness Nonconcious- no awareness
Our most vivid dreams are during ____ sleep.
REM
During which stage of sleep do people dream?
REM sleep
The most vivid dreams occur during
REM sleep
According to the biopsychological approach dreaming occurs because of the
Random firing of neurons
Nonsmokers are at risk of getting lung cancer or breathing problems when exposed to
Secondhand Smoke
_______ awareness makes us aware of our existence and ourselves
Sense of self
______ awareness makes it possible for you to be aware of you enviroment
Sensory
Smelling a freshly baked pie is an example of consciousneess
Sensory Awareness
Being aware of things outside yourself is an example of consciousness as
Sensory awareness
The most studied rhythm is the ______ cycle
Sleep-wake
Which is the stage of lights sleep?
Stage 1
What is the lightest stage of sleep?
Stage 1 sleep
What is insomnia?
The inability to sleep
Psychologists suggest that people try to combat insomnia by
Using daydreams to relax
"Role Theory" suggest that people who are hypnotized
believe what they are doing is real
