Question 1

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 is a small endocrine gland located in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin, which helps regulate sleep-wake cycles and the body's response to changes in light. It is often referred to as the "third eye" because it contains photosensitive cells that respond to light and help regulate activity levels over the course of a day.

Question 2

________________ 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

Accepted Answer

REM behaviour disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, while somnambulism (sleepwalking) involves walking while asleep but typically engaging in minimal other movements or activity.

Question 3

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.

Accepted Answer

The statement that hypnosis improves memory and can help individuals recover memories of experiences they have forgotten is a common misconception about hypnosis. While some people may report remembering things more vividly during or after hypnosis, there is no scientific evidence to support the idea that hypnosis is a reliable method for recovering forgotten memories. In fact, false memories can be created through suggestive questioning during hypnosis, leading to inaccurate or misleading information.

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

Drugs that activate the sympathetic nervous system and produce feelings of optimism and boundless energy are called stimulants. Hallucinogens alter perceptions and produce hallucinations, opiates relieve pain and produce drowsiness, and barbiturates are sedative-hypnotics that depress the central nervous system.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Alice's strange adventures in Wonderland were full of surreal and nonsensical events, which are similar to the vivid and bizarre experiences that people often have during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep when they dream. REM sleep is the stage of sleep where our brain is most active, and we experience most of our dreams. Therefore, it is likely that Alice's adventures in Wonderland occurred during REM sleep.

Question 6

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 sleep, also known as slow wave sleep, is the deepest stage of sleep where brain waves are slow and large. It is difficult to wake someone up from this stage and it is crucial for physical restoration and growth.

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 (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol).

Question 8

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

Alpha waves are associated with relaxed wakefulness and the state between waking and sleeping, characterized by low voltage and high frequency.

Question 9

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 awareness of various mental processes is referred to as consciousness. This includes the ability to perceive, process, and respond to our environment, as well as our own internal thoughts and emotions. Intelligence, creativity, and self-awareness are related to consciousness but do not encompass all aspects of it.

Question 10

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 trancelike state in which a subject responds readily to suggestions is known as hypnosis.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Deck 5: B: Consciousness