Question 1

Our awareness of various mental processes such as making decisions,daydreaming,reflecting,and concentrating is called __________.&#10;A)intelligence&#10;B)consciousness&#10;C)self-awareness&#10;D)creativity

Accepted Answer

Consciousness refers to our awareness of our mental processes, including making decisions, daydreaming, reflecting, and concentrating. Intelligence refers to cognitive ability, creativity refers to the ability to think outside the box, and self-awareness refers specifically to an understanding of one's own thoughts and feelings.

Question 2

Amphetamines are __________.&#10;A)barbiturates&#10;B)stimulants&#10;C)hallucinogens&#10;D)opiates

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Amphetamines are stimulants that increase activity in the central nervous system, speeding up bodily functions and producing feelings of euphoria and increased energy. They are commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, but can also be abused for their stimulating effects.

Question 3

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a(n)__________ rhythm.&#10;A)infradian&#10;B)circadian&#10;C)diurnal&#10;D)ultradian

Accepted Answer

The sleeping-waking cycle is a daily rhythm, which means it follows a circadian rhythm. Infradian rhythms refer to cycles that occur less frequently than once a day, such as the menstrual cycle. Diurnal rhythms refer to behaviors or processes that occur within a 24-hour period but are not necessarily linked to the sleep-wake cycle. Ultradian rhythms refer to cycles that occur more frequently than once a day, such as our natural fluctuations in alertness throughout the day.

Question 4

Daydreaming,meditation,intoxication,sleep,and hypnosis are all types of __________.&#10;A)altered states of consciousness&#10;B)self-awareness&#10;C)waking consciousness&#10;D)self-absorption

Accepted Answer

Altered states of consciousness refer to any state of awareness that differs from the normal waking state. Daydreaming, meditation, intoxication, sleep, and hypnosis are all examples of altered states of consciousness. Choice B (self-awareness) and choice D (self-absorption) are not accurate descriptions of these states. Choice C (waking consciousness) is a broad term that encompasses the normal, everyday experience of being awake and alert.

Question 5

The low-voltage brain waves produced during relaxed wakefulness or the twilight stage between waking and sleeping are called __________ waves.&#10;A)alpha&#10;B)beta&#10;C)delta&#10;D)theta

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Question 6

Chemical substances that change moods and perceptions are called __________ drugs.&#10;A)psychosomatic&#10;B)analgesic&#10;C)psychoactive&#10;D)prescription

Accepted Answer

Psychoactive drugs alter the way the brain functions and affect a person's perception, mood, consciousness, and behavior. Psychosomatic refers to physical symptoms caused by psychological factors. Analgesics are pain-relieving drugs, and prescription drugs require a doctor's authorization.

Question 7

The active ingredient in marijuana is __________.&#10;A)PCB&#10;B)THC&#10;C)LSD&#10;D)PCP

Accepted Answer

The active ingredient in marijuana is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). This component is responsible for its psychoactive effects and is the compound that binds to receptors in the brain, creating the sensation of being high. PCB, LSD and PCP are all different types of drugs that are not present in marijuana.

Question 8

For Freud,much of our behaviour is controlled by __________.&#10;A)unconscious desires&#10;B)environmental stimuli&#10;C)mental Gestalts&#10;D)mental associations

Accepted Answer

Freud believed that much of our behavior is controlled by unconscious desires, which are hidden from our conscious awareness but still influence our thoughts and actions. He believed that these desires came from early childhood experiences and were related to sexual and aggressive impulses.

Question 9

The pea-sized gland that is stimulated by light and helps regulate activity levels over the course of a day is the __________ gland.&#10;A)adrenal&#10;B)pituitary&#10;C)pineal&#10;D)thyroid

Accepted Answer

The pineal gland, located deep in the brain, is stimulated by light and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle and activity levels over the course of a day. It produces the hormone melatonin, which helps to regulate sleep. None of the other glands listed have a primary function of regulating the sleep-wake cycle.

Question 10

The stage of sleep marked by the production of very slow delta waves is __________ sleep.&#10;A)stage 1&#10;B)stage 2&#10;C)stage 3&#10;D)stage 4

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Question 11

Freud believed that many unconscious desires are&#10;A)the result of excessive punishment.&#10;B)by-products of introspection.&#10;C)the result of excessive reinforcement.&#10;D)sexual in nature.

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The answer of Freud believed that many unconscious desires are&#10;A)the...

Question 12

Which of the following is true of circadian rhythms?&#10;A)They are artificial inventions of timekeepers.&#10;B)They are internally generated cycles.&#10;C)They are sequences of events that occur once a month.&#10;D)They occur on the same schedule regardless of the changes from day to night.

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The answer of Which of the following is true of...

Question 13

If Alice's strange adventures in Wonderland were actually the dreams of a young girl,they probably occurred when she was in __________ sleep.&#10;A)stage 1&#10;B)stage 2&#10;C)stage 4&#10;D)REM

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The answer of If Alice's strange adventures in Wonderland were...

Question 14

Cocaine is a(n)__________.&#10;A)opiate&#10;B)stimulant&#10;C)barbiturate&#10;D)hallucinogen

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Question 15

What early school of thought in psychology was noted for its emphasis on the unconscious determinants of behaviour?&#10;A)structuralism&#10;B)behaviourism&#10;C)Gestalt psychology&#10;D)psychoanalytic theory

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Question 16

The most frequently used drug in Western societies is __________.&#10;A)alcohol&#10;B)nicotine&#10;C)cocaine&#10;D)marijuana

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Question 17

The trancelike state in which a subject responds readily to suggestions is __________.&#10;A)stage 4 sleep&#10;B)hypnosis&#10;C)coma&#10;D)meditation

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Question 18

The deepest stage of sleep is __________ sleep.&#10;A)stage 1&#10;B)stage 2&#10;C)REM&#10;D)stage 4

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Question 19

Freud called the hidden meaning of a dream its _______ content.&#10;A)surface&#10;B)manifest&#10;C)unconscious&#10;D)latent

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The answer of Freud called the hidden meaning of a...

Question 20

According to Freud,the visible,or directly observable,content of a dream is its __________ content.&#10;A)primary&#10;B)secondary&#10;C)manifest&#10;D)latent

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Question 21

Drugs that activate the sympathetic nervous system and produce feelings of optimism and boundless energy are called __________.&#10;A)hallucinogens&#10;B)opiates&#10;C)barbiturates&#10;D)stimulants

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Question 22

Amphetamines are __________.&#10;A)barbiturates&#10;B)stimulants&#10;C)hallucinogens&#10;D)opiates

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Question 23

________________ is to acting out your dreams as ________________ is to walking while asleep but engaging in relatively little activity otherwise.&#10;A)Somnambulism;cataplexy&#10;B)Restless legs syndrome;REM behaviour disorder&#10;C)REM behaviour disorder;somnambulism&#10;D)Cataplexy;restless legs syndrome

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The answer of ________________ is to acting out your dreams...

Question 24

Which statement reflects one of the misconceptions about hypnosis?&#10;A)Amazing experiences in hypnotized subjects are likely due to suggestibility and stage whispers.&#10;B)Brain waves of hypnotized subjects are different from those of subjects who are asleep.&#10;C)Hypnotized people are fully aware of their surroundings.&#10;D)Hypnosis improves memory and can help individuals recover memories of experiences they have forgotten.

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Question 25

The phenomenon whereby higher doses of a drug are required to produce its original effects is __________.&#10;A)a craving&#10;B)potentiation&#10;C)tolerance&#10;D)withdrawal

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Question 26

Cocaine is a(n)__________.&#10;A)opiate&#10;B)stimulant&#10;C)barbiturate&#10;D)hallucinogen

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Question 27

Chemical substances that change moods and perceptions are called __________ drugs.&#10;A)psychosomatic&#10;B)analgesic&#10;C)psychoactive&#10;D)prescription

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Deck 5: D: Consciousness