Filters
Question type

Study Flashcards

Interest in understanding dreams can be traced back


A) many centuries.
B) to the research on REM sleep of Aserinsky and Kleitman.
C) to the work and theorizing of Sigmund Freud.
D) only about 30 years.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Janice has had difficulty sleeping in the past and has been taking sleeping pills for several months.She does not want to take these any longer but finds that she is having a lot of trouble falling and staying asleep when she doesn't take the pills.Janice is experiencing


A) rebound insomnia.
B) REM behaviour disorder.
C) sleep paralysis.
D) sleep apnea.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

__________ dependence is motivated by intense cravings for a drug.


A) Physical
B) Psychological
C) Hypnotic
D) Tension

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Sudden loss of muscle tone associated with narcolepsy is called


A) restless legs syndrome.
B) sleep paralysis.
C) cataplexy.
D) hypnic myoclonia.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Circadian rhythms are controlled by the


A) pineal gland.
B) suprachiasmatic nucleus.
C) thalamus.
D) hippocampus.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

According to the activation-synthesis theory of dreaming,the source of a dream is neuronal firing in


A) Broca's area.
B) the cortex.
C) the lower brain stem.
D) the optical lobe.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The activation-synthesis theory of dreaming holds that


A) the purpose of dreaming is to express unconscious wishes,thoughts,and conflicts.
B) dreams are merely another kind of thinking;dreams occur because of random brain stem signals.
C) the purpose of dreaming is to resolve current concerns and problems.
D) dreaming is a by-product of a process of eliminating or strengthening neural connections.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Sandy has been out at a wine bar with her friends and has consumed about four glasses of red wine.She is having some trouble coordinating her movements and her thoughts and speech are becoming incoherent.Which of the following statements about the effects of alcohol apply to Sandy's situation?


A) Sandy's blood alcohol content (BAC) is probably still low as she is in a good mood and can still walk.
B) Alcohol is acting like an emotional and physiological stimulant for Sandy at this point.
C) Sandy is experiencing the sedative and depressant effects of alcohol and likely has a BAC of around 0.10.
D) Sandy must have a very high blood alcohol level because she is experiencing a mixture of sedative and stimulating effects.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Excess of what neurotransmitter in the temporal lobes has been associated with déjà vu experiences?


A) Acetylcholine
B) Serotonin
C) Endorphin
D) Dopamine

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Symptoms like abdominal cramps,vomiting,drug cravings,yawning,runny nose,sweating,and chills are associated with


A) methamphetamine use.
B) amotivational syndrome.
C) heroin withdrawal syndrome.
D) cocaine psychosis.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Recent research suggests that __________ may be a very early marker of dementia and Parkinson's disease.


A) Night terrors
B) Insomnia
C) Narcolepsy
D) REM behaviour disorder

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Short,rhythmic bursts of brainwave activity that appear during stage 2 sleep are called


A) delta waves
B) beta waves
C) paradoxical sleep waves
D) sleep spindles

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Ed often experiences an intense urge to sleep and has often fallen asleep for a few minutes while in business meetings,while driving,and while talking on the phone.He is most likely to diagnosed as suffering from


A) sleeptalking and sleepwalking.
B) narcolepsy.
C) sleep apnea.
D) REM behaviour disorder.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

What drug was once investigated for use as a possible mind control device by the CIA in the United States?


A) Heroin
B) Marijuana
C) LSD
D) Cocaine

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

__________ is a disorder in which breathing briefly stops during sleep,causing the person to choke,gasp,and momentarily awaken.


A) Sleep apnea
B) Insomnia
C) Narcolepsy
D) Non-REM sleep

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which of the following is a suggested treatment for insomnia?


A) Try to sleep only when tired.
B) Use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning.
C) Consume caffeine if planning to stay up late.
D) Remain in bed until you are able to fall asleep no matter how long it takes.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

What term do sleep researchers use to designate stages 1-4 of sleep?


A) REM sleep
B) Non-REM sleep
C) REMN sleep
D) Paradoxical sleep

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which individual would benefit from a drug designed to increase stimulation of melatonin receptors in their brain in order to re-sync their circadian rhythm?


A) Carmine,a student who needs to stay up late to study
B) Logan,a newborn baby who sleeps most of the day
C) Camilla,an elderly woman who doesn't need much sleep
D) Ed,who works night shifts as a correctional guard

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Which of the following individuals is most likely to sleepwalk?


A) A 10-year-old child
B) A 24-year-old adult
C) A 44-year-old adult
D) A 64-year-old adult

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

The best adjectives associated with the activation-synthesis hypothesis are


A) bizarre,meaningless,and random.
B) unconscious,symbolic,and meaningful.
C) meaningful,problem oriented,and historical.
D) intelligent,free,and neurotic.

Correct Answer

verifed

verified

Showing 41 - 60 of 222

Related Exams

Show Answer