Understanding Psychology

Chapter 7: Altered States of Consciousness

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
The study of sleep was aided by the development of the ____.
A)EKG
B)EEG
C)MRI
D)CAT
2
Which of the following statements about REM sleep is NOT TRUE?
A)Almost all dreaming normally takes place during REM sleep..
B)REM is also known as active sleep.
C)A person descends from Stage I to REM sleep, stays at REM sleep for most of the night, and then retraces the steps back to Stage I.
D)During REM, levels of adrenaline rise in your blood the same as if the body was involved in a physically demanding activity.
3
Sleep apnea is usually caused by ____.
A)mental stress
B)alcohol or other drugs
C)fatigue
D)something blocking the airway
4
Uses of hypnosis in therapy include all the following EXCEPT ____.
A)posthypnotic suggestions to change behavior
B)hypnotic analgesia to reduce pain
C)helping patients gain insight into their lives
D)for entertainment purposes
5
The basic principle behind biofeedback's is that feedback makes ____ possible.
A)learning
B)change
C)healing
D)self-control
6
A primary goal of meditation is ____.
A)relaxation
B)physiological change
C)learning
D)focusing on the present moment
7
Which of the following statements about marijuana is NOT TRUE?
A)Marijuana use disrupts memory formation.
B)Though not physically addictive, marijuana can be psychologically addictive.
C)Studies suggest that marijuana use is more damaging to the lungs than cigarette use.
D)The active ingredient in marijuana is amphetamine.
8
The following statements about psychoactive drugs' effects on consciousness are true EXCEPT ____.
A)LSD results in hallucinations because the brain responds in a disorganized manner to incoming stimuli.
B)Studies show that drug-induced hallucinations vary widely from person to person.
C)An overdose of opiates results in the user losing control of breathing and dying from respiratory failure.
D)Alcohol use is characterized by impairment of judgment and memory.
9
Which of the following are the MOST ACCURATE indications of drug abuse?
A)regular and excessive use of illegal drugs
B)regular and excessive use of legal drugs
C)regular use of illegal drugs and excessive use of legal drugs
D)the inability to control one's regular use of legal or illegal drugs
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