Question 1

Hallucinogens are drugs that:

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Hallucinogens are drugs that produce changes in the perceptual process, leading to alterations in thought, mood, and perception. Examples of hallucinogens include LSD, psilocybin, and DMT. They do not have an arousal effect on the central nervous system or reduce appetite, and some types of hallucinogens can actually slow down the nervous system.

Question 2

Voluntary motor behavior becomes affected when one's blood alcohol content level reaches:

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Question 3

The "date rape drug" is _____;it is a _____.

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The "date rape drug" is commonly known as rohypnol, which is a type of depressant drug. It is often slipped into someone's drink without their knowledge in order to lower their inhibitions and facilitate sexual assault. Choice B, C, and D are not correct as they reference different drugs with different classifications.

Question 4

According to Freud,the apparent story line of dreams is the content of dreams.

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Question 5

Callie pulled an all-nighter to finish a term paper.The next night,she may sleep only slightly longer than she usually does,but she will spend a significantly greater percentage of the night in REM sleep,a phenomenon known as .

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Question 6

Continued Ecstasy use may be associated with:

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Question 7

Abby is alert and focused as she takes notes in a college class;she is experiencing consciousness.

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Question 8

Which of the following figures best approximates the percentage of American high school seniors who report having used marijuana in the last year?

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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 35% of American high school seniors reported using marijuana in the past year, and choice B is the closest approximation. Choices A, C, and D are too low/high to be accurate.

Question 9

Methadone is used to treat addiction to:

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Methadone is primarily used to treat addiction to opioids such as heroin, but it is not effective for treating addiction to cocaine, alcohol, or rohypnol.

Question 10

For women,binge drinking is defined as having _____ drinks in one sitting.

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According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, binge drinking for women is defined as having four or more drinks in one sitting.

Question 11

According to Hobson's theory,dreams begin in random neural activity.

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Question 12

Of the ethnic groups in the United States,the rate of alcoholism is lowest among _____.

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Research studies show that compared to other ethnic groups in the United States, East Asians have lower rates of alcoholism. This could be due to cultural and genetic factors. In East Asian cultures, alcohol consumption is not as socially accepted as it is in Western cultures, and genetic studies have shown that many East Asians have a genetic variation that results in facial flushing, nausea, and rapid heartbeat when consuming alcohol, which may discourage heavy drinking.

Question 13

LSD and Ecstasy influence the operation of the neurotransmitter _____ in the brain.

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LSD and Ecstasy both primarily affect the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.

Question 14

Narcotics,such as heroin,are drugs that:

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Question 15

The most common hallucinogen in widespread use today is _____.

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While LSD and MDMA are both popular hallucinogens, marijuana is the most commonly used hallucinogen in widespread use today. Heroin is an opioid and not a hallucinogen.

Question 16

Jordan is a Caucasian child raised by his birth parents in the United States.Adia was born in Africa.She lives with her adoptive parents in the United States Hua is a Vietnamese boy living with his biological parents in a tight-knit community of recent Vietnamese immigrants in an American city.All else being equal,what might we predict regarding the relative likelihood of these three children developing a problem with alcohol later in life?

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Studies have found that individuals who have a history of traumatic experiences or who feel disconnected from their cultural roots are at an increased risk for alcohol problems. Jordan and Adia, having been raised by parents of a different culture than their own, may experience feelings of disconnection or identity confusion that put them at risk. Hua, on the other hand, is living within a tight-knit community of other Vietnamese immigrants and may have a stronger sense of cultural identity and community support, which may protect him from developing alcohol problems.

Question 17

Ben is participating in a sleep study in the laboratory.The EEG shows relatively rapid,low-amplitude brain waves.Ben is in stage sleep.

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Question 18

Which of the following is a narcotic?

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Narcotics refer to drugs that have a pain-relieving and sleep-inducing effect. Morphine is a narcotic and is often used in medical settings for pain management. Cocaine, Rohypnol, and Methamphetamine are not narcotics.

Question 19

Based on your reading of the text,about one in _____ American adults has a drinking problem.

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According to the text, "About 14.5 million American adults (5.8%) ages 18 and older had alcohol use disorder (AUD)." Therefore, the closest answer choice is C) 13, which is slightly higher than the percentage provided in the text.

Question 20

MDMA and lysergic acid diethylamide are _____.

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MDMA and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) are both hallucinogens, which alter perception, mood, and thought. They do not fit the definitions of stimulants, depressants, or narcotics.

Quiz 4: States of Consciousness