Question 1

After becoming very angry with your sister and wishing that she were dead, you dream about pushing her off a cliff. According to Freud, the latent content of your dream would be _____, while the manifest content would be _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After becoming very angry with your sister...

Question 2

The cognitive view of dreaming suggests that dreams _____.

Accepted Answer

The cognitive view of dreaming posits that dreams help us process information and sort through everyday experiences, aligning with options B and C.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about sleep disorders is correct?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 20% of drivers have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel, highlighting the prevalence of sleep-related issues affecting alertness and safety.

Question 4

_____________ involve problems sleeping, whereas ___________ refer to abnormal sleep disturbances.

Accepted Answer

Dyssomnias involve problems with the amount, quality, or timing of sleep, such as insomnia or sleep apnea. Parasomnias refer to abnormal behaviors or physiological events during sleep, such as sleepwalking or nightmares.

Question 5

Abnormal sleep disturbances such as nightmares and night terrors are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abnormal sleep disturbances such as nightmares and...

Question 6

Addiction refers to ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Addiction refers to ________________.
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Question 7

A drug that blocks the reuptake of dopamine, serotonin, and norephinephrine is ______.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine blocks the reuptake of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, increasing their levels in the brain and leading to its stimulant effects.

Question 8

What type of antipsychotic drugs block the receptor sites to which the neurotransmitter dopamine is attached?

Accepted Answer

Antagonist drugs block receptor sites, preventing neurotransmitters like dopamine from attaching and exerting their effects.

Question 9

MDMA belongs to which category of drugs?

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The answer of MDMA belongs to which category of drugs?...

Question 10

After having Valium prescribed to help you cope with job-related anxiety, you find a less stressful job and are anxiety-free, but you keep taking Valium because you like its effects. If you haven't increased the dosage and haven't experienced withdrawal symptoms when you have forgotten to take the Valium, then it is most likely that you are ________________.

Accepted Answer

You continue taking Valium because you like its effects, indicating psychological dependence, as there is no increase in dosage or withdrawal symptoms, which are signs of physical dependence.

Question 11

If someone ingests a drug for the purpose of being livelier and more outgoing at a party, but finds the drug actually slowing their system down, and perhaps impairing their thinking and behavior, then ____________ is probably the drug that was ingested.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is a depressant, which can slow down the central nervous system, impair thinking, and alter behavior, making it likely the drug ingested.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the behavior of a person who has a .10 blood alcohol content?

Accepted Answer

A person with a .10 blood alcohol content will experience impaired coordination and speech, making movements and speech clumsy.

Question 13

After taking Seconal (a barbiturate, a central nervous system depressant) prescribed by her doctor, your friend tells you that she is planning to drink a glass of wine to help her mellow out. Based on what you know about drugs, what would your BEST response to her be?

Accepted Answer

Combining barbiturates like Seconal with alcohol can dangerously depress the central nervous system, potentially leading to respiratory failure and suffocation.

Question 14

What area of the brain does nicotine activate, making it a dangerously addictive drug?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine activates the nucleus accumbens, which is part of the brain's reward system, leading to its addictive properties.

Question 15

Opiates are used to achieve _____.

Accepted Answer

Opiates are used for analgesia and pain relief (A) and mimic the effects of endorphins (B), which are natural pain-relieving neuropeptides in the body.

Question 16

If you can taste the color of the sky and see the sound of the birds chirping, then it is likely that you have ingested _____.

Accepted Answer

Hallucinogens can cause sensory distortions, such as synesthesia, where one can experience the blending of senses, like tasting colors or seeing sounds.

Question 17

Which of the following hallucinogens is derived chemically in a laboratory?

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The answer of Which of the following hallucinogens is derived...

Question 18

LSD _____.

Accepted Answer

LSD can cause dangerous flashbacks and may lead to accidents, death, or suicide due to its unpredictable effects on perception and behavior.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is fat-soluble and dissolves in the body's fat very slowly, which is why it can be detected in the body for an extended period after use.

Question 20

Marijuana has properties of _____.

Accepted Answer

Marijuana has properties of both depressants and hallucinogens. It can slow down brain function and produce calming effects like depressants, and it can also alter perception and cause hallucinations like hallucinogens.

Quiz 5: States of Consciousness

After becoming very angry with your sister and wishing that she were dead, you dream about pushing her off a cliff. According to Freud, the latent content of your dream would be _, while the manifest content would be _.