Question 1

Monitoring your intake of stimulants, creating conditions for a restful sleep and establishing a consistent sleep-wake schedule are techniques used to overcome insomnia and are collectively referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The techniques mentioned in the question are collectively referred to as stimulus control therapy, which involves creating a consistent sleep environment and routine to overcome insomnia. Stimulus therapy is a separate technique that involves using external stimuli to improve sleep, while sleep therapy and sleep control therapy are not commonly used terms in sleep medicine.

Question 2

Your roommate has been experiencing difficulty sleeping this semester. Which of the following strategies would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Getting up at the same time every morning (including weekends) helps regulate the circadian rhythm, which in turn can improve sleep quality. A consistent wake-up time is more important than a consistent bedtime, as it helps establish a regular sleep-wake cycle. Limiting caffeine consumption can also be helpful, but it is not as effective if the underlying issue is irregular sleep patterns. Watching TV in bed may actually inhibit sleep, as the light from the screen can disrupt the body's natural production of melatonin. Experimenting with different bedtimes can also be counterproductive, as it can further disrupt the body's internal clock.

Question 3

You went to bed about 15 minutes ago but you're still awake. According to the Psych For Your Life box in your text you should:

Accepted Answer

Getting out of bed and going to sit in another room can help break the pattern of lying in bed without sleeping. It also allows you to engage in a relaxing activity such as reading or listening to calming music, which can aid in falling asleep. Forcing yourself to sleep or turning on music or watching television may actually stimulate your mind more and make it harder to fall asleep.

Question 4

Valerie has been coping with bouts of insomnia for the past six months. According to stimulus control therapy, which of the following should Valerie NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Taking a daytime nap can interfere with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle and make it harder for Valerie to fall asleep at night. The other options are recommended in stimulus control therapy as they help train the brain to associate the bed with sleep and create a consistent sleep routine.

Question 5

PCP and ketamine are both classified as:

Accepted Answer

PCP (phencyclidine) and ketamine both belong to the class of dissociative anesthetics. This class of drugs produces feelings of detachment from one's surroundings and a sense of disconnection from one's body. They also lead to perceptual distortions and can induce hallucinations in some cases. Opiates are a different class of drugs that include drugs like morphine and heroin, while barbiturates are a type of sedative/hypnotic drug. Stimulants, on the other hand, include drugs like cocaine and amphetamines.

Quiz 4: Section 2: Consciousness and Its Variations

Monitoring your intake of stimulants, creating conditions for a restful sleep and establishing a consistent sleep-wake schedule are techniques used to overcome insomnia and are collectively referred to as:

Your roommate has been experiencing difficulty sleeping this semester. Which of the following strategies would you recommend?

You went to bed about 15 minutes ago but you're still awake. According to the Psych For Your Life box in your text you should:

Valerie has been coping with bouts of insomnia for the past six months. According to stimulus control therapy, which of the following should Valerie NOT do?

PCP and ketamine are both classified as: