Psychology ch 4 midterm

Why is cocaine considered a stimulant?

It tends to increase overall levels of neutral activity

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

Julian is sleeping. His eyelids are quivering because his eyes are darting around. Julian is probably experiencing ________ sleep.

REM

Uncomfortable sensations in the leg during periods of inactivity are a symptom of _______

Restless leg syndrome.

What is an example of wakefulness?

Stephanie, competing in a marathon

What can you do to realign your biological clock with the external world when you work a rotating shift?

expose yourself to a bright light while working

When J.J. is hot, he sweats. When J.J. is cold, he gets goose bumps on his skin so he will warm up more quickly. This is an example of how the body tries to achieve _______

homeostasis

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

Feeling pain, hunger, thirst, sleepiness, and being aware of our thoughts and emotions are all examples of _______ stimuli.

internal

Why is alcohol considered a depressant?

it tends to suppress central nervous system activity.

Matthew lives in North Carolina. He takes an overnight flight to California to visit with family for a month; when he arrives he is fatigued, sluggish, and irritable. For the next week or so he has trouble sleeping. Matthew is probably suffering from _________

jet lag

Junior is aware that he is dreaming when she has a nightmare, so he concentrates and changes his dream from bad to good. This is a good example of ___________ dreaming.

lucid

Cataplexy is a symptom associated with ___________

narcolepsy

Stephanie was driving to work when she suddenly felt paralyzed and couldn't resist falling asleep. Stephanie may have __________

narcolepsy

What are sleepwalking, night terrors, and restless leg syndrome examples of?

parasomnias disorders

Steven is a 9-1-1 operator. When the blizzard began, he was told he would have to stay and work three extra shifts to cover for coworkers who were not able to drive to work through the storm. After 32 hours of exhausting work, he makes it home and discovers he is unable to fall asleep no matter how hard he tries. Steven may be experiencing __________

sleep rebound

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

Julie is aware of his feelings, emotions, and thoughts. She is also aware of his surroundings, the warmth of the sun, and the sound of nearby traffic. Julie is in a state of ______

consciouness

Why is crack considered to be more addictive than cocaine?

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

Regular feelings of hunger are an example of ______ rhythm.

biological