Question 1

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 are chemical substances that affect the central nervous system and alter mood, perception, behavior, and consciousness. Examples include caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, and opioids. Analgesics are pain-relieving drugs, prescription drugs are medications that require a physician's permission, and psychosomatic refers to the mind-body connection.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines are a class of drugs that stimulate the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness, energy, and euphoria. They are not barbiturates, which are depressants, and nor are they hallucinogens or opiates.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Stage 4, also known as delta sleep or slow-wave sleep, is the deepest stage of sleep characterized by low-frequency delta waves. It is difficult to wake up from this stage and essential for physical restoration and growth.

Question 4

__________ are used today for treating insomnia,epilepsy and other disorders.&#10;A)Barbiturates&#10;B)Opiates&#10;C)Hallucinogens&#10;D)Stimulants

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates are commonly used for treating insomnia, epilepsy, and anxiety disorders. Opiates are mainly used for pain relief, while hallucinogens and stimulants have different medical applications.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Our sleeping-waking cycle follows a circadian rhythm, which is a 24-hour cycle.

Question 6

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), which is a psychoactive compound that causes the feeling of being "high."

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Western societies, as it is legal and easily accessible. Nicotine and marijuana are also commonly used, but are not used as frequently as alcohol. Cocaine is a more dangerous and less accessible drug, and therefore is not as frequently used.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is a stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system by increasing dopamine levels in the brain. It can cause feelings of euphoria, increased energy and alertness, and decreased appetite.

Question 9

Researchers investigating sleep __________.&#10;A)have observed a decrease in protein synthesis while we sleep&#10;B)have identified a substance destroyed during sleep&#10;C)have found a substance created only during sleep&#10;D)have not been able to fully explain why we sleep

Accepted Answer

While researchers have made many discoveries about sleep, the full explanation of why we sleep is still not entirely clear.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The low-voltage brain waves produced during relaxed...

Question 11

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

The answer of Daydreaming,meditation,intoxication,sleep,and hypnosis are all types of __________.&#10;A)altered...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The trancelike state in which a subject...

Question 13

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

The answer of Our awareness of various mental processes such...

Deck 4: C: Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs