Question 1

Hypnotists can make subjects perform tasks they normally would never do,such as commit murder.

Accepted Answer

Hypnotists cannot make their subjects do anything that goes against their moral values or beliefs. The idea that they can make someone commit murder is a myth perpetuated by misinformation in popular culture.

Question 2

Sigmund Freud would agree that the key to a dream's meaning will be found in its manifest content.

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud believed that the key to understanding a dream's meaning lies in its latent content, which represents the unconscious desires and conflicts. The manifest content of a dream is the superficial, apparent storyline that one recalls upon waking up.

Question 3

Cocaine is a natural drug that is synthesized from leaves.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is synthesized from the leaves of the coca plant, which is a natural source.

Question 4

The &#34;preserve and protect&#34; theory of dreaming states that the purpose of dreaming is to reduce the likelihood of people encountering predators.

Accepted Answer

The "preserve and protect" theory of dreaming suggests that the purpose of dreaming is to help people reflect on and consolidate memories, emotions, and experiences, which in turn can aid in problem-solving and reducing anxiety, but it does not specifically mention the reduction of likelihood of encountering predators.

Question 5

Relatively few people use prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States, with an estimated 18 million people misusing prescription medications at least once in the past year. This represents approximately 6.7% of the US population aged 12 or older. Therefore, relatively few people do not use prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes.

Question 6

One technique to improve sleep is to stay in bed for 30 minutes.If you are not asleep by then,get up and do something else until you are about to fall asleep,then return to bed.

Accepted Answer

This technique is called the "30-minute rule" and it is a recommended strategy for improving sleep. It involves getting out of bed if you are struggling to fall asleep after 30 minutes, and engaging in a relaxing activity until you feel sleepy enough to return to bed. This helps prevent frustration and anxiety associated with lying awake in bed for long periods of time.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Melatonin is indeed a hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland and is involved in the regulation of circadian rhythms, such as the sleep-wake cycle.

Question 8

Hypnosis increases the overall accuracy of memory.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that hypnosis can increase the recall of information, but it does not necessarily increase the accuracy of memory. In fact, the use of hypnosis to recall memories has been criticized and questioned by some experts, as it can lead to the creation of false memories.

Question 9

Insomnia is a disorder categorized by the temporary inability to breathe during sleep and results in the person gasping for air.

Accepted Answer

Insomnia is actually a disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, and does not involve any temporary inability to breathe or gasping for air. The disorder that does involve these symptoms is actually sleep apnea.

Question 10

There is hope for recovery if the patient improves within the first few months of persistent vegetative state (PVS),but the chances for recovery decrease sharply between 6 and 12 months.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that patients who improve within the first few months of PVS have a higher chance of recovery, but the chances decrease significantly after 6 to 12 months. However, there have been rare cases of patients recovering after being in PVS for several years.

Deck 5: A: Consciousness