Question 1

Compared with parallel processing,sequential processing tends to be ________ conscious and better for solving ________ problems.

Accepted Answer

A)   less;novel
B)   more;familiar
C)   less;familiar
D)   more;novel

Question 2

Fast and jerky movements of the eyes are especially likely to be associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   sleep spindles.
B)   narcolepsy.
C)   REM sleep.
D)   sleep apnea.

Question 3

Most animals placed under unnatural constant illumination have more difficulty sleeping thanks to decreased production of

Accepted Answer

A)   leptin.
B)   cortisol.
C)   melatonin.
D)   free radicals.

Question 4

As Inge recalled her dream,she was dancing with a tall,dark,and handsome gentleman when suddenly the music shifted to loud rock and the man disappeared.According to Freud,Inge's account represents the ________ content of her dream.

Accepted Answer

A)   paradoxical
B)   manifest
C)   latent
D)   hypnagogic

Question 5

Mrs.Roberts,who suffers from AIDS,has been given a mild hallucinogen at the university hospital.Considering her specific medical condition,it is likely that she has received

Accepted Answer

A)   LSD.
B)   cocaine.
C)   marijuana.
D)   heroin.

Question 6

Sitting up in bed,talking nonsense,and appearing highly distressed during N3 sleep is most characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)   narcolepsy.
B)   sleep apnea.
C)   night terrors.
D)   REM rebound.

Question 7

Melissa is a graduate student in a theological studies program.The fact that her dreams often involve abstract theological issues and biblical metaphors is best explained by

Accepted Answer

A)   wish-fulfillment theory.
B)   cognitive development theory.
C)   neural activation theory.
D)   memory consolidation theory.

Question 8

Charlize suffers from insomnia.Which of the following is NOT a natural sleep aid that she can try?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exercise regularly but not in the late evening.
B)   Watch the time closely so that you go to bed early.
C)   Dim lights and relax before bedtime.
D)   Sleep on a regular schedule and avoid taking long naps.

Question 9

Which theory most clearly emphasizes our mind's top-down control of dream content without proposing an adaptive function of dreams?

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive development theory
B)   memory consolidation theory
C)   neural activation theory
D)   Freud's wish-fulfillment theory

Question 10

Which of the following sleep disorders is most strongly associated with obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)   narcolepsy
B)   insomnia
C)   night terrors
D)   sleep apnea

Question 11

The activation-synthesis theory best helps to explain why

Accepted Answer

A)   most dreams are realistic portrayals of pleasant life events.
B)   people often experience sudden visual images during REM sleep.
C)   dreams typically express unacceptable feelings in a symbolically disguised form.
D)   individuals with sleep apnea are unable to recall any of their dreams.

Question 12

The disorder involving uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   narcolepsy.
B)   insomnia.
C)   sleep apnea.
D)   paradoxical sleep.

Question 13

Those with alcohol use disorder are likely to experience symptoms of ________ when alcohol use is suspended.

Accepted Answer

A)   dehydration
B)   withdrawal
C)   disinhibition
D)   hallucinations

Question 14

It is difficult to resist food temptations when sleep deprived because

Accepted Answer

A)   the cortical responses that help us resist temptation decrease.
B)   the production of cortisol increases.
C)   the production of ghrelin increases.
D)   the decreased production of cortisol related to sleep loss increases hunger.

Question 15

Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)   less than one-third of Americans who have ever smoked cigarettes have ever quit.
B)   regular marijuana smokers typically need to take progressively larger doses to feel the same effect.
C)   many people do voluntarily stop using addictive drugs without any treatment.
D)   the majority of people who try cocaine become addicted within 10 years of first use.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Marla often sleepwalks.She is acting out her dreams.
B)   Juan suffers from insomnia.A sleep expert has recommended that he take the occasional sleeping pill to get rest.
C)   Betsy dreamed of playing soccer and kicked her husband all night in her sleep.
D)   Margaret woke up when her baby began to cry.

Question 17

Neuroadaptation refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   the pain relief that occurs following the use of narcotic drugs.
B)   continued drug craving and use despite its significant dangers.
C)   the change in brain chemistry that offsets the effect of a psychoactive drug.
D)   increased sympathetic nervous system activity following the use of stimulant drugs.

Question 18

Chronic sleep deprivation is most likely to contribute to

Accepted Answer

A)   weight loss.
B)   increased creativity.
C)   suppression of the immune system.
D)   decreased blood pressure.

Question 19

Compared with nonsmokers,smokers experience

Accepted Answer

A)   lower rates of depression and higher rates of divorce.
B)   higher rates of depression and lower rates of divorce.
C)   lower rates of depression and lower rates of divorce.
D)   higher rates of depression and higher rates of divorce.

Question 20

Training young people in drug refusal skills is a tactic that is most clearly designed to "inoculate" them against

Accepted Answer

A)   hallucinations.
B)   peer pressure.
C)   excess dopamine receptors.
D)   painkilling neurotransmitters.

Exam 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Melissa is a graduate student in a theological studies program.The fact that her dreams often involve abstract theological issues and biblical metaphors is best explained by

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Compared with parallel processing,sequential processing tends to be ________ conscious and better for solving ________ problems.

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Compared with nonsmokers,smokers experience

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The activation-synthesis theory best helps to explain why

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Fast and jerky movements of the eyes are especially likely to be associated with

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The disorder involving uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness is known as

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Training young people in drug refusal skills is a tactic that is most clearly designed to "inoculate" them against

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Most animals placed under unnatural constant illumination have more difficulty sleeping thanks to decreased production of

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Charlize suffers from insomnia.Which of the following is NOT a natural sleep aid that she can try?

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Which of the following sleep disorders is most strongly associated with obesity?

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Neuroadaptation refers to

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Which theory most clearly emphasizes our mind's top-down control of dream content without proposing an adaptive function of dreams?

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Those with alcohol use disorder are likely to experience symptoms of ________ when alcohol use is suspended.

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Sitting up in bed,talking nonsense,and appearing highly distressed during N3 sleep is most characteristic of

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As Inge recalled her dream,she was dancing with a tall,dark,and handsome gentleman when suddenly the music shifted to loud rock and the man disappeared.According to Freud,Inge's account represents the ________ content of her dream.

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Mrs.Roberts,who suffers from AIDS,has been given a mild hallucinogen at the university hospital.Considering her specific medical condition,it is likely that she has received

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It is difficult to resist food temptations when sleep deprived because

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Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

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