Question 1

Which of the following statements are true about language?&#10;A)It is symbolic.&#10;B)It can be written,spoken,or signed.&#10;C)It is capable of an infinite set of meaningful utterances.&#10;D)all of these

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true about language. Language is a symbolic system that can be represented through writing, speaking, or signing. It is also capable of an infinite set of meaningful utterances, allowing for endless possibilities in communication.

Question 2

Mental activities that differ noticeably from normal waking consciousness are known as______.&#10;A)hyperconsciousness&#10;B)unconscious states&#10;C)relaxed wakefulness&#10;D)altered states of consciousness

Accepted Answer

Altered states of consciousness refer to mental activities that differ significantly from normal waking consciousness. These can include sleep, hypnosis, meditation, and drug-induced states.

Question 3

How long does the average circadian rhythm last?&#10;A)1 hour&#10;B)8 hours&#10;C)12 hours&#10;D)24 hours

Accepted Answer

The circadian rhythm is a biological cycle that lasts around 24 hours, regulating various physiological processes such as sleep, hormone production, and metabolism.

Question 4

What problem-solving strategies don't guarantee solutions but make efficient use of time?&#10;A)heuristics&#10;B)algorithms&#10;C)mnemonic devices&#10;D)cognitive shortcuts

Accepted Answer

Heuristics are problem-solving strategies that do not guarantee a solution, but can make efficient use of time by offering educated guesses or shortcuts based on past experience or common sense. Algorithms, on the other hand, are step-by-step procedures that guarantee a solution but can be time-consuming. Mnemonic devices and cognitive shortcuts are memory aids that can make recall easier but are not necessarily problem-solving strategies.

Question 5

What are mental categories representing activities,objects,qualities,or situations that share some common characteristics?&#10;A)classes&#10;B)concepts&#10;C)attributes&#10;D)classifications

Accepted Answer

Mental categories that represent activities, objects, qualities, or situations that share common characteristics are called concepts. Choice A (classes) could also potentially be a valid answer, but it is not as closely related to the description of mental categories as choice B (concepts). Choice C (attributes) refers to specific qualities or characteristics of something, rather than the broader category or concept it belongs to. Choice D (classifications) is similar to classes, but again does not fully capture the idea of mental categories and their common characteristics.

Question 6

Your friend has experienced excessive daytime sleepiness.He is laughing with you and suddenly falls to the ground.Your friend is probably suffering from ____________.&#10;A)narcolepsy&#10;B)parasomnia&#10;C)REM rebound&#10;D)sleep apnea

Accepted Answer

The excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden onset of sleep in response to emotions or laughter are classic symptoms of narcolepsy, a neurological disorder that affects the regulation of sleep-wake cycles.

Question 7

This early researcher did a study that seemed to suggest that people deprived of REM sleep would become paranoid,seemingly mentally ill,from lack of this one stage of slee&#10;A)Freud&#10;B)Dement&#10;C)Jung&#10;D)James

Accepted Answer

This early researcher is William Dement, who conducted a study on REM sleep deprivation in the 1960s. He found that participants who were deprived of REM sleep for several nights in a row became increasingly irritated, paranoid, and seemingly mentally ill. This study helped to highlight the importance of REM sleep for mental health and well-being.

Question 8

At the current time,which statement is true about our knowledge of whether animals can use humanlike language?&#10;A)It has been clearly shown that animals cannot use humanlike language.&#10;B)All animal communication is instinctual and,thus,is not language.&#10;C)Only primates,like monkey and chimps,show any sign of language-like behavior.&#10;D)It is still unclear if animals can show humanlike language at any level of development.

Accepted Answer

While there have been some attempts to teach animals humanlike language, such as the famous case of Koko the gorilla, there is still debate among scientists about whether animals can truly understand and use language in the same way humans do. Research in this area is ongoing, and more evidence may emerge in the future. Therefore, the statement that best reflects our current knowledge is that it is still unclear if animals can show humanlike language at any level of development.

Question 9

The tendency to perceive and approach problems in the same ways that have worked in the past is called ______.&#10;A)mental set&#10;B)means-end analysis&#10;C)noncompensatory modeling&#10;D)prototypical idealization

Accepted Answer

The tendency to perceive and approach problems in the same ways that have worked in the past is called mental set. Means-end analysis refers to breaking down a problem into smaller sub-problems to reach a goal. Noncompensatory modeling refers to decision-making based on a select few important factors. Prototypical idealization refers to representing a concept based on a typical or ideal example.

Question 10

Which of the following sleep disorders refers to urinating while asleep in bed?&#10;A)hypersomnia&#10;B)somnambulism&#10;C)enuresis&#10;D)narcolepsy

Accepted Answer

Enuresis is the term for bedwetting during sleep. Hypersomnia refers to excessive sleepiness, somnambulism is sleepwalking, and narcolepsy is a disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks.

Deck 6: C: Consciousness and Cognition