Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the general effectiveness of hypnosis for the treatment of issues such as anxiety,depression,or addiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research suggests hypnosis may be more effective than many traditional forms of treatment.
B)  Hypnosis has been found to be equally as effective as cognitive-behavioural treatment.
C)  Although hypnosis is typically effective for approximately 80% of people,one-fifth do not show any improvement.
D)  Hypnosis shows some promise when combined with other proven treatments.

Question 2

A full sleep cycle (from stage 1 to REM) lasts approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  20 minutes.
B)  90-100 minutes.
C)  6-8 hours.
D)  8-10 hours.

Question 3

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which

Accepted Answer

A)  a person suddenly falls asleep without warning during the day.
B)  a person has difficulty remaining asleep.
C)  a person periodically stops breathing during sleep.
D)  a person experiences a persistent discomfort in their legs.

Question 4

Kendra is on a camping trip with several generations of her family.One night,the group decides to wake up the next morning at first light and go on a sunrise hike.If the sleep habits of her family members are typical for their ages,what should happen on the morning of the hike?

Accepted Answer

A)  The middle-aged adults will be groggier and less alert than the teenagers.
B)  The middle-aged adults will be more alert and function better than the teenagers.
C)  The youngest children in the group will be the most alert because they require the least amount of sleep.
D)  Everyone will be equally alert,regardless of age.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are artificial inventions of timekeepers.
B)  They are internally driven and externally regulated cycles.
C)  They are sequences of events that occur once a month.
D)  They occur on the same schedule regardless of the changes from day to night.

Question 6

__________ bind to endorphin receptors and mimic the action of endorphins.

Accepted Answer

A)  Barbiturates
B)  Opiates
C)  Sedatives
D)  Hallucinogens

Question 7

A person's subjective awareness,including thoughts,perceptions,experiences of the world,and self-awareness is called

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence.
B)  consciousness.
C)  mindfulness.
D)  creativity.

Question 8

What is the primary stimulus that regulates the "biological clock"that controls circadian rhythms?

Accepted Answer

A)  light
B)  time
C)  pheromones
D)  hormones

Question 9

The textbook authors argue that because of its relative safety and low cost,hypnosis might become a preferred method for

Accepted Answer

A)  treating acute pain.
B)  weight-loss.
C)  recovering lost memories.
D)  smoking cessation.

Question 10

Following a car accident,Missy has only minimal consciousness.Sometimes her eyes may open,and she spends part of her time seemingly awake (i.e. ,not sleeping) ,but there are no clear signs of consciousness.Medical professionals would most accurately describe her condition as a

Accepted Answer

A)  minimally conscious state.
B)  coma.
C)  persistent vegetative state.
D)  dissociative state.

Question 11

A biological cycle,or rhythm,that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n) ___________ cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  infradian
B)  circadian
C)  circannual
D)  ultradian

Question 12

Although Dena's Introduction to Psychology professor is very engaging,during the Friday lecture,Dena finds herself thinking about her weekend plans.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-hypnosis.
B)  sustained attention.
C)  brain deactivation.
D)  mind-wandering.

Question 13

_______________,a hormone involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms,is secreted by the pineal gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cortisol
B)  Melanin
C)  Estrogen
D)  Melatonin

Question 14

Which of the following drugs is a stimulant?

Accepted Answer

A)  OxyContin
B)  fentanyl
C)  crystal meth
D)  psilocybin

Question 15

The menstrual cycle is an example of a(n) ________ rhythm.

Accepted Answer

A)  infradian
B)  circadian
C)  circannual
D)  ultradian

Question 16

Ritalin and modafinil are both types of __________ and are classified as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  amphetamines;stimulants
B)  amphetamines;hallucinogens
C)  methamphetamine;stimulants
D)  methamphetamine;hallucinogens

Question 17

During which part of sleep are you most likely to dream?

Accepted Answer

A)  stage 1
B)  NREM
C)  stage 4
D)  REM sleep

Question 18

The psychoanalytic theory of dreaming states that

Accepted Answer

A)  the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes and urges.
B)  there is no purpose to dreaming;dreams occur because of random brainstem signals.
C)  the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems that we are conscious of.
D)  dreaming is a by-product of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections.

Question 19

A study reported in your textbook found that hypnosis is generally more effective for ____________ pain than for treating ___________ pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  acute;chronic
B)  chronic;acute
C)  muscle;nerve
D)  nerve;muscle

Question 20

Where is the suprachiasmatic nucleus located?

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus
B)  hippocampus
C)  retina
D)  hypothalamus

Exam 5: C: Consciousness

_______________,a hormone involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms,is secreted by the pineal gland.

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__________ bind to endorphin receptors and mimic the action of endorphins.

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What is the primary stimulus that regulates the "biological clock"that controls circadian rhythms?

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Where is the suprachiasmatic nucleus located?

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A full sleep cycle (from stage 1 to REM) lasts approximately

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Which of the following is true regarding the general effectiveness of hypnosis for the treatment of issues such as anxiety,depression,or addiction?

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Although Dena's Introduction to Psychology professor is very engaging,during the Friday lecture,Dena finds herself thinking about her weekend plans.This is an example of

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Following a car accident,Missy has only minimal consciousness.Sometimes her eyes may open,and she spends part of her time seemingly awake (i.e. ,not sleeping) ,but there are no clear signs of consciousness.Medical professionals would most accurately describe her condition as a

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Sleep apnea is a disorder in which

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A biological cycle,or rhythm,that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n) ___________ cycle.

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Which of the following drugs is a stimulant?

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During which part of sleep are you most likely to dream?

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A study reported in your textbook found that hypnosis is generally more effective for ____________ pain than for treating ___________ pain.

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A person's subjective awareness,including thoughts,perceptions,experiences of the world,and self-awareness is called

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The psychoanalytic theory of dreaming states that

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Ritalin and modafinil are both types of __________ and are classified as _________.

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The menstrual cycle is an example of a(n) ________ rhythm.

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Which of the following is true of circadian rhythms?

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The textbook authors argue that because of its relative safety and low cost,hypnosis might become a preferred method for

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Kendra is on a camping trip with several generations of her family.One night,the group decides to wake up the next morning at first light and go on a sunrise hike.If the sleep habits of her family members are typical for their ages,what should happen on the morning of the hike?

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