Question 1

The 24-hour biological cycles found in humans and many other species are known as _____. ​

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The answer of The 24-hour biological cycles found in humans...

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the use of sleeping pills is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are a good long-range solution for insomnia.
B)  There is some danger of overdose. ​
C)  They can make people drowsy the next day. ​
D)  They gradually become less effective with continued use. ​E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Freud called the contents of our waking life that spill into our dreams ​

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A)  the day residue.
B)  manifest content. ​
C)  reticular synthesis. ​
D)  wish fulfillment. ​E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Sleep stages 3 and 4 are referred to as _____ sleep.

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A)  low-amplitude
B)  high-amplitude
C)  slow-wave
D)  fast-waveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Renee is experiencing distortions in her sensory and perceptual processes. Additionally, she is exhibiting paranoia and "jumbled" thought processes. Renee is MOST likely under the influence of a

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A)  hallucinogen.
B)  sedative.
C)  narcotic.
D)  stimulant.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Rachel has been using a nonprescription drug on a regular basis for several years. She has now developed liver disease and ulcers and has been in three car accidents. Rachel is MOST likely a chronic user of

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD.
B)  marijuana.
C)  sedatives.
D)  alcohol.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

According to Freud, the _____ content of a dream is the actual content of the dream at the surface level.

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The answer of According to Freud, the _____ content of...

Question 8

Compared to young adults, infants sleep for a _____ period of time each day and spend a _____ proportion of their total sleep time in REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)  longer; smaller
B)  longer; larger
C)  shorter; larger
D)  shorter; smallerE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Rebecca is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG)  in a sleep lab. As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG, delta waves appear. Based on this information, the researcher can conclude that Rebecca

Accepted Answer

A)  has just entered stage 1 sleep.
B)  is still awake, but is relaxed and drowsy.
C)  is currently in REM sleep.
D)  has just entered stage 3 sleep.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

Dream reports from _____ sleep show that these dreams appear to be less vivid and story-like than _____ dreams. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dream reports from _____ sleep show that...

Question 11

Mark's mother is worried because he only sleeps about 4 to 5 hours per night. Which of the following would you tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  She has reason to be concerned because, in the long run, Mark's lack of sleep will take its toll physically.
B)  There is nothing to worry about because young people need less sleep than older people.
C)  There is no problem as long as Mark spends most of his sleep time in REM sleep.
D)  There is probably nothing to be worried about since different people need differing amounts of sleep.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The circadian rhythm operates around a _____ cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-year
B)  28-day
C)  24-hour
D)  90-minuteE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Olivia has trouble staying asleep for more than 4 hours at a time. Olivia is likely to experience

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A)  more vivid dreams than people who sleep for a full 8 hours.
B)  less REM sleep than people who sleep for a full 8 hours.
C)  less deep sleep than people who sleep for a full 8 hours.
D)  more sleep spindles than people who sleep for a full 8 hours.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Research has shown that meditation can produce a physiological state similar to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  the REM stage of sleep.
B)  that produced by hypnosis. ​
C)  relaxation. ​
D)  a drug-induced trance. ​E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The negative effect of recreational drugs that results from the drug's impact on the individual's behavior is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect effect.
B)  direct effect.
C)  lifestyle effect.
D)  codependency effect.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Nathaniel's wife cannot sleep through the night. She claims that her husband seems to stop breathing in his sleep and then suddenly jerks awake, gasping for breath. This not only disturbs his sleep, but it also awakens her. Nathaniel likely

Accepted Answer

A)  has narcolepsy.
B)  is experiencing night terrors.
C)  has sleep apnea.
D)  has developed pseudoinsomnia.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Narcolepsy is primarily associated with impairments in ​

Accepted Answer

A)  delta wave sleep.
B)  dopamine processes. ​
C)  REM sleep. ​
D)  endorphin processes. ​E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Research has shown that dreaming

Accepted Answer

A)  only happens during REM sleep.
B)  only happens in the N2 stage.
C)  can happen during REM and non-REM sleep.
D)  is most common during non-REM sleep.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The brain-wave pattern of a person in _____ sleep resembles the brain-wave pattern observed when the individual is awake and alert.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stage 1
B)  Stage 4
C)  REM
D)  NREME) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

"Manny got out of bed and began doing calisthenics during REM sleep, probably because he was dreaming about boot camp."  Which of the following indicates what is WRONG with this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleep is a relaxed condition of the body and, as such, precludes physical activity.
B)  Research shows that no dreaming takes place in REM sleep.
C)  Research shows that we are virtually paralyzed in REM sleep.
D)  Manny was never in boot camp, so he is not likely to be dreaming about it.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 5: Variations in Consciousness

Compared to young adults, infants sleep for a _____ period of time each day and spend a _____ proportion of their total sleep time in REM sleep.

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Freud called the contents of our waking life that spill into our dreams ​

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Narcolepsy is primarily associated with impairments in ​

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Research has shown that meditation can produce a physiological state similar to ​

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The 24-hour biological cycles found in humans and many other species are known as _____. ​

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Dream reports from _____ sleep show that these dreams appear to be less vivid and story-like than _____ dreams. ​

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Research has shown that dreaming

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Renee is experiencing distortions in her sensory and perceptual processes. Additionally, she is exhibiting paranoia and "jumbled" thought processes. Renee is MOST likely under the influence of a

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According to Freud, the _____ content of a dream is the actual content of the dream at the surface level.

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Nathaniel's wife cannot sleep through the night. She claims that her husband seems to stop breathing in his sleep and then suddenly jerks awake, gasping for breath. This not only disturbs his sleep, but it also awakens her. Nathaniel likely

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"Manny got out of bed and began doing calisthenics during REM sleep, probably because he was dreaming about boot camp." Which of the following indicates what is WRONG with this statement?

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Olivia has trouble staying asleep for more than 4 hours at a time. Olivia is likely to experience

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Sleep stages 3 and 4 are referred to as _____ sleep.

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Rachel has been using a nonprescription drug on a regular basis for several years. She has now developed liver disease and ulcers and has been in three car accidents. Rachel is MOST likely a chronic user of

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Rebecca is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG) in a sleep lab. As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG, delta waves appear. Based on this information, the researcher can conclude that Rebecca

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The negative effect of recreational drugs that results from the drug's impact on the individual's behavior is referred to as a(n)

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Which of the following statements regarding the use of sleeping pills is LEAST accurate?

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The circadian rhythm operates around a _____ cycle.

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Mark's mother is worried because he only sleeps about 4 to 5 hours per night. Which of the following would you tell her?

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The brain-wave pattern of a person in _____ sleep resembles the brain-wave pattern observed when the individual is awake and alert.

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Compared to young adults, infants sleep for a _ period of time each day and spend a _ proportion of their total sleep time in REM sleep.

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