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When a new acquaintance asks you for your phone number, you recite it without hesitation, even though you had not thought about it for days. According to the Freudian view of levels of consciousness, your phone number is located in |
| | A) | the preconscious mind. |
| | B) | the unconscious mind. |
| | C) | the superego. |
| | D) | None of these; Freud's viewpoint cannot be applied to this situation. |
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Jennifer can talk on the phone while she loads the dishwasher. Which type of processing is Jennifer's mind engaged in? |
| | A) | Controlled processing |
| | B) | Divided attention |
| | C) | Automatic processing |
| | D) | Selective attention |
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Most _____________ rhythms are regulated by _____________. |
| | A) | circadian; suprachiasmatic nuclei |
| | B) | biological; suprachiasmatic nuclei |
| | C) | circadian; beta waves |
| | D) | biological; delta waves |
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An EEG of your brain would show a pattern of ______ waves when you are awake and alert, however the EEG would show a pattern of _____ waves as you become relaxed and sleepy. |
| | A) | theta; alpha. |
| | B) | alpha; beta |
| | C) | delta; sleep spindle |
| | D) | beta; alpha |
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REM sleep is sometimes called paradoxical sleep because |
| | A) | during a normal REM sleep cycle, one is likely to experience many confusing dreams. |
| | B) | during a normal REM sleep cycle, the body is highly aroused yet essentially paralyzed. |
| | C) | in a normal REM sleep cycle, the person sleeping tosses and turns, yet has the sensation of being unable to move. |
| | D) | with proper training, the person sleeping is able to have elaborate dreams that are under his or her conscious control. |
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Which of the following statements regarding the sleep changes we experience as we age is true? |
| | A) | The elderly generally sleep less than young adults, averaging less than 6 hours of sleep per night. |
| | B) | The elderly require more sleep than young adults, averaging more than 8 hours of sleep per night. |
| | C) | The amount of REM sleep substantially decreases during infancy. |
| | D) | REM sleep remains relatively stable after early childhood. |
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Which theory posits that we sleep to recover from physical and mental fatigue? |
| | A) | Circadian sleep model |
| | B) | Memory consolidation |
| | C) | Restoration model |
| | D) | Activation-synthesis model |
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Cataplexy, a sudden loss of muscle tone sometimes experienced by those with narcolepsy, is often instigated by |
| | A) | alcohol. |
| | B) | caffeine. |
| | C) | strenuous activity. |
| | D) | strong emotions. |
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Debra sometimes appears to be acting out her dreams. She will often kick, punch, and get out of bed while sleeping. When Debra underwent studies in a sleep lab, doctors determined that her behavior occurred during REM. Debra most likely suffers from |
| | A) | REM-sleep behavior disorder. |
| | B) | narcolepsy. |
| | C) | night terrors. |
| | D) | nightmares. |
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Freud termed the underlying meaning of a dream the ____________, while he called the actual story that the dreamer reports the ____________. |
| | A) | manifest content; latent content |
| | B) | latent content; manifest content. |
| | C) | symbolic content; real content. |
| | D) | symbolic content; manifest content. |
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What is an agonist? |
| | A) | a drug that decreases a neuron's ability to synthesize, store or release neurotransmitters |
| | B) | a drug that cannot be used alone; it is used with another drug for maximum high |
| | C) | a drug that increases the activity of a neurotransmitter |
| | D) | a drug that slows the release of serotonin into the synaptic gap |
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Which of the following is true regarding amphetamines? |
| | A) | They affect only the peripheral nervous system. |
| | B) | They decrease nervous system activity. |
| | C) | They boost arousal and mood. |
| | D) | Even if consumed in high doses, depressants cannot lead to death. |
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At first Tisha needed to drink three beers to feel high. Tisha now drinks a six-pack of beer to reach the same high. Which term best describes Tisha's condition? |
| | A) | Addiction |
| | B) | Withdrawal |
| | C) | Psychological dependence |
| | D) | Tolerance |
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Which of the following drugs is the most widely used recreational drug in most cultures? |
| | A) | Cocaine |
| | B) | Heroine |
| | C) | Ecstasy |
| | D) | Alcohol |
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How do amphetamines affect the brain? |
| | A) | They bind to receptors on neurons throughout the brain. |
| | B) | They increase serotonin function in the brain. |
| | C) | They increase dopamine and norepinephrine activity in the brain. |
| | D) | They modify people's beliefs and expectations about the drug. |
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Which drug contains the most cancer-causing substances? |
| | A) | Marijuana |
| | B) | Cigarettes |
| | C) | Opiates |
| | D) | Ecstasy |
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Based on what you have learned about hypnotism in your textbook, which of the following statements are you most likely to agree with? |
| | A) | Those who are hypnotized are at an increased state of suggestibility, making them susceptible to memory distortion. |
| | B) | Testimony obtained under hypnosis should be allowed in court since it has been shown to be highly reliable. |
| | C) | There is no evidence to suggest that hypnosis may increase pain tolerance. |
| | D) | It is relatively easy for people to be hypnotized against their will. |
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