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Psychology Modules for Active Learning 14th Edition by Dennis Coon - Test Bank

Psychology Modules for Active Learning 14th Edition by Dennis Coon - Test Bank   Instant Download - Complete Test Bank With Answers     Sample Questions Are Posted Below   1. Consciousness is defined by psychologists as:   a. an organism’s awareness of its external environment and internal mental processes.   b. the condition that reflects …

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Psychology Modules for Active Learning 14th Edition by Dennis Coon – Test Bank

 

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Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. Consciousness is defined by psychologists as:

  a. an organism’s awareness of its external environment and internal mental processes.
  b. the condition that reflects an organism’s overall state of equilibrium.
  c. the state of bodily tension, such as hunger or thirst, that arises from an unmet need.
  d. the state of perceiving stimuli and being capable of feeling pain.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

2. Which of the following statements characterizes the current understanding of consciousness?

  a. Consciousness consists of an organism’s awareness of its external environment, but seldom its internal mental processes.
  b. Objective observation makes it possible to identify various states of consciousness and explore the role they play in our lives.
  c. Waking consciousness is usually alternated with altered states of consciousness.
  d. Disorders of consciousness have traditionally been easy to accurately diagnose.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

3. Persistent vegetative state is best defined by psychologists as a(n) ________.

  a. state characterized by heightened activity in the frontal cortical regions
  b. long-term waking state characterized by the absence of any signs of awareness
  c. short-term waking state characterized by the absence of feeling pain
  d. altered state of consciousness characterized by deep relaxation and susceptibility

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

4. The term waking consciousness refers to a state of ________.

  a. long-term lack of responsiveness
  b. clear, organized alertness
  c. wakefulness without signs of awareness
  d. temporary unfocused attention

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

5. Which of the following is the purpose of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)?

  a. It helps improve the diagnosis of disorders of consciousness while also shedding light on consciousness itself.
  b. It helps keep an individual in a state of waking consciousness throughout the procedure.
  c. It measures indirect signs of emotional arousal by recording the heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and galvanic skin response.
  d. It measures specific brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

6. When someone is diagnosed with a disorder of consciousness, which brain imaging technique can provide information about the nature of the disorder?

  a. Pencil-beam scanning
  b. Prophylactic cranial irradiation
  c. Polygraph test
  d. Positron emission tomography

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

7. When someone daydreams during classes, it is best known as a(n) ________.

  a. altered state of consciousness
  b. unaltered state of consciousness
  c. positive mental state
  d. unevaluated state of consciousness

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

8. When someone is sleeping, his state of consciousness is best described as a(n) ________.

  a. unaltered state of consciousness
  b. altered state of consciousness
  c. normal state of consciousness
  d. restorative state of consciousness

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

9. Which of the following is an altered state of consciousness that is characterized by focused attention, deep relaxation, and an increased openness to suggestion?

  a. Comatose state
  b. Hypnotic state
  c. Persistent vegetative state
  d. State of dysphoria

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

10. Which of the following terms relates to the tendency of hypnotized persons to carry out recommended actions as if they were involuntary?

  a. Basic suggestion effect
  b. Arousal theory
  c. Facial feedback hypothesis
  d. Classical conditioning

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

11. What effect does consuming foods that contain tryptophan have?

  a. It increases the amount of serotonin.
  b. It increases the amount of dopamine.
  c. It decreases the amount of melatonin.
  d. It increases the amount of melatonin.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

12. Which of the following statements correctly describes hypnotic susceptibility?

  a. It refers to the duration of hypnosis.
  b. It refers to the techniques used for hypnosis.
  c. It refers to the ease of becoming hypnotized.
  d. It refers to the efforts and skills of the hypnotist.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

13. Which type of insomnia exercise consists of trying to keep your eyes open and staying awake as long as possible?

  a. Sleep meditation
  b. Paradoxical intention
  c. Hypnotic exercise
  d. Dysphoric meditation

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

14. Which of the following makes it difficult to fall asleep at night?

  a. Taking a short nap during the day
  b. Consuming foods that contain tryptophan
  c. Strenuous exercise during the day
  d. Taking the prescription drug Ritalin shortly before going to sleep

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

15. Which of the following terms refers to a mental exercise for producing relaxation or heightened awareness?

  a. Meditation
  b. Arousal
  c. Hypnosis
  d. Dysphoria

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

16. Which of the following is a mental exercise based on attending to a single object or thought?

  a. Concentrative meditation
  b. Mindfulness meditation
  c. Sleep meditation
  d. Hypnotic mediation

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

17. Someone reports that he was floating in a tank in absolute darkness. What did the person most likely engage in?

  a. A hypnotic exercise
  b. A mindfulness exercise
  c. A concentrative meditation exercise
  d. A sensory-deprivation exercise

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

18. Which of the following statements relates best to the term mindfulness meditation?

  a. Mental exercise based on widening attention to become aware of everything experienced at any given moment.
  b. Mental exercise based on eliminating as many stimuli as possible.
  c. Mental exercise based on limiting attention to become aware of one single thought or object.
  d. Mental exercise based on focusing on your breathing while excluding thoughts as much as possible.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

19. Which of the following terms refers to the pattern of internal bodily changes that occurs at times of tension-free tranquility?

  a. Relaxation response
  b. Emotional appraisal
  c. Relaxation appraisal
  d. Hypnotic response

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

20. Which of the following drugs usually helps to fall asleep but typically affects the quality of sleep?

  a. LSD
  b. Alcohol
  c. Marijuana
  d. Cocaine

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

21. Which of the following best describes a state of open nonjudgmental awareness of current experiences?

  a. Concentrative meditation
  b. Hypnotic meditation
  c. Therapeutic meditation
  d. Mindfulness meditation

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

22. Simone is really pleased by the relaxation she felt while concentrating on the thought of walking on the beach. Which type of meditation did she most likely engage in?

  a. Hypnotic meditation
  b. Mindfulness meditation
  c. Concentrative meditation
  d. Therapeutic meditation

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

23. Actively accessing metacognitive knowledge about how you interact with other people or perform work-related tasks is important. An awareness of this information can help you work toward:

  a. reducing hindsight bias.
  b. building good relationships.
  c. redirecting thoughts.
  d. increasing intelligence.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

24. Which of the following is an element of metacognition?

  a. Control
  b. Emotional appraisal
  c. Self-serving bias
  d. Intelligence

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

25. Which of the following statements identifies the contribution of Austrian doctor Franz Mesmer?

  a. He brought attention to a new way to potentially cure a variety of ailments.
  b. He successfully treated patients with magnets.
  c. He convinced the medical community about his theories of “animal magnetism.”
  d. He coined the term hypnosis and argued that hypnosis causes a dissociative state.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.1.7 – Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

26. What is a so-called hidden observer?

  a. It is a detached part of the hypnotized person’s awareness that silently watches events.
  b. It is an involved part of the hypnotized person’s awareness that silently watches events.
  c. It is an involved part of the hypnotized person’s awareness that actively participates in events.
  d. It is a detached part of the hypnotized person’s awareness that actively participates in events.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

27. Who argued that hypnosis causes a split in awareness?

  a. Ernest Hilgard
  b. Sigmund Freud
  c. James Braid
  d. Franz Mesmer

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.1.7 – Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

28. What does hypnotic susceptibility measure?

  a. How willing a person is to become hypnotized
  b. How eager a person is to become hypnotized
  c. How easily a person can become hypnotized
  d. How involved a person is while becoming hypnotized

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

29. Which of the following describes a likely effect of regular meditation?

  a. It leads to an increased productivity.
  b. It leads to improved personal relationships.
  c. It leads to a decrease in symptoms of mental disorders.
  d. It leads to a heightened self-awareness.

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

30. Not everyone is a good candidate for hypnosis. It is possible to hypnotize approximately which percentage of people?

  a. 90 percent
  b. 75 percent
  c. 50 percent
  d. 33 percent

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

31. What is the term used to describe a state of open, nonjudgmental awareness of current experience?

  a. Dysphoria
  b. Mindfulness
  c. Self-hypnosis
  d. Sublimation

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

32. Who coined the term hypnosis?

  a. James Braid
  b. Franz Mesmer
  c. Abraham Maslow
  d. Wilhelm Wundt

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.1.1.7 – Identify major figures in the history of psychology.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

33. Which of the following is the theory of hypnosis proposed by Ernest Hilgard which states that hypnosis causes a split in awareness?

  a. State theory of hypnosis
  b. Systems theory of hypnosis
  c. Information theory of hypnosis
  d. Nonstate theory of hypnosis

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

34. What was Ernest Hilgard’s argument about the state theory of hypnosis?

  a. He argued that hypnosis is a blend of conformity, relaxation, imagination, and obedience.
  b. He argued that recordings of brain activity during hypnosis are similar to when a person is asleep.
  c. He argued that hypnosis is similar to sleep because hypnotized people reported feeling sleepy.
  d. He argued that hypnosis causes a dissociative state or “split” in awareness in the hypnotized person.

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

35. What is the nonstate theorists’ argument about hypnosis?

  a. Hypnosis is a distinct state that cannot be compared to other states, such as sleeping.
  b. Hypnosis is a blend of conformity, relaxation, imagination, obedience, and roleplaying.
  c. Hypnosis causes a dissociative state or “split” in awareness in the hypnotized person.
  d. Hypnosis is similar to sleep because recordings of brain activity show similar patterns.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

36. Which of the following statements best reflects an effect of hypnosis?

  a. It gradually decreases memory capacity.
  b. It can relieve the experience of pain.
  c. It has a positive impact on physical strength.
  d. It can improve personal relationships.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

37. Which of the following is a device that records electrical activity in the brain?

  a. Electroencephalograph (EEG)
  b. Computerized tomography (CT)
  c. Positron emission tomography (PET)
  d. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

38. Which stage of sleep is characterized by irregular brain waves and some alpha waves?

  a. Stage 1
  b. Stage 2
  c. Stage 3
  d. Stage 4

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

39. What is a characteristic of REM behavior disorder?

  a. Sleep talking
  b. Night terrors
  c. An extra amount of REM sleep
  d. Lack of muscle paralysis

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

40. Which of the following is a characteristic of non-REM (NREM) sleep?

  a. It appears to complete the consolidation of our memories of the previous day.
  b. It is deepest late in the night during the last stage of sleep prior to waking up.
  c. It increases after physical exertion and may help us recover from bodily fatigue.
  d. It is dream free about 10 percent of the time on average for most people.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

41. What do the repair/restorative theories of sleep state?

  a. Lowering body and brain activity and metabolism during sleep may help replenish and conserve energy and lengthen life.
  b. Brain activities and metabolism during sleep should be increased in order to conserve energy and lengthen life.
  c. Regardless of the body and brain activities and metabolism that occur during sleep, energy will be conserved at a higher rate during sleep.
  d. There is no correlation between the extent of body activities that occur during sleep and the amount of energy conserved during the process.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

42. Which of the following typically occurs during REM rebound?

  a. An increase in sleep apnea symptoms
  b. An increase in dreams
  c. An increase in sleep walking
  d. A decrease in muscle paralysis

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

43. What is sleep deprivation psychosis?

  a. A major disruption of mental and emotional functioning brought about by sleep loss
  b. The loss of sleep caused by irregular breathing or brief periods of shallow breathing during sleep
  c. The state of disorientation that occurs immediately after awakening from deep sleep
  d. A major disruption of mental and emotional functioning resulting from the use of sleep medication

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

44. Which of the following terms relates to the Freudian belief that many dreams express unconscious desires?

  a. Wish fulfillment
  b. Reaction formation
  c. Ego expression
  d. Suggestion effect

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

45. Which of the following terms refers to the “visible” content of a dream that includes dream images as the dreamer remembers them?

  a. Latent content
  b. Manifest content
  c. Primary content
  d. Secondary content

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

46. Which of the following relates to the proposition that dreams are how brains process the random electrical discharges of REM sleep?

  a. Activation-synthesis hypothesis
  b. Neurocognitive dream theory
  c. Repair/restorative theories of sleep
  d. Basic suggestion effect

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

47. Which of the following conditions occurs when the brain stops sending signals to the diaphragm to maintain breathing during sleep?

  a. Central sleep apnea
  b. Sleep inertia
  c. Obstructive sleep apnea
  d. Sleep paralysis

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

48. The larger and slower waves that occur shortly before someone falls asleep are known as:

  a. alpha waves.
  b. beta waves.
  c. gamma waves.
  d. delta waves.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

49. What is the term used to describe short bursts of distinctive brain-wave activity that indicate a person is asleep?

  a. Sleep waves
  b. Sleep spindles
  c. Sleep inertia
  d. Sleep apnea

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

50. Which of the following statements best describes microsleep?

  a. A brief shift in brain activity during sleep
  b. A sleep cycle that is less than two hours on average
  c. Sleep disturbance due to irregular breathing
  d. Short power naps that people take during the day

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

51. What are dream symbols?

  a. They are images in dreams that have little or no significance in everyday life.
  b. They are images in dreams that serve as signs of hidden ideas, desires, and impulses.
  c. They refer to the varied interpretation of similar dreams across different cultures.
  d. They indicate meaningful past life experiences that are manifested through dreams.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

52. In which type of dream would a person feel as if he or she is fully awake within the dream world and capable of normal thought and action?

  a. Lucid dream
  b. Veridical dream
  c. Manifest dream
  d. Latent dream

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/5/2019 5:26 AM

 

53. Which of the following terms refers to difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep?

  a. Insomnia
  b. Sleep paralysis
  c. Sleep inertia
  d. Narcolepsy

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

54. People who sleepwalk during NREM sleep are called:

  a. somnambulists.
  b. narcoleptics.
  c. hypnophobics.
  d. somniloquists.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

55. Which of the following is the most effective treatment for individuals who suffer from sleep apnea?

  a. Continuous positive airway pressure mask
  b. Light-reducing sleep mask
  c. Anti-snoring device
  d. Cognitive behavior therapy

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

56. When someone regularly falls asleep during the day, it is called ________.

  a. sleep apnea
  b. narcolepsy
  c. REM rebound
  d. sleep inertia

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

57. When someone is monitored during a sleep study, the electroencephalograph reveals a pattern of small fast waves that are called:

  a. alpha waves.
  b. beta waves.
  c. gamma waves.
  d. delta waves.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

58. What is the normal range of sleep for a human being?

  a. 4–5 hours per night
  b. 6–7 hours per night
  c. 7–8 hours per night
  d. 9–10 hours per night

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

59. Which theory or hypothesis about dreaming emphasizes internal conflicts and unconscious forces?

  a. Psychodynamic theory
  b. Activation-synthesis hypothesis
  c. Neurocognitive dream theory
  d. Problem-solving dream theory

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

60. Which of the following is a recommended method to facilitate falling asleep?

  a. Cognitive behavior therapy
  b. Self-hypnosis
  c. Reading an hour prior to going to sleep
  d. Exercising strenuously during the day

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

61. When do night terrors typically occur?

  a. During stage 1 sleep
  b. During stage 2 sleep
  c. During stage 3 sleep
  d. During stage 4 sleep

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

62. Along with a weak arousal reflex, which of the following sleep disorders is suspected to contribute to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or crib death?

  a. Sleep apnea
  b. Sleep inertia
  c. Sleep latency
  d. Sleep paralysis

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

63. Individuals who experience narcolepsy may have episodes triggered by:

  a. laughter.
  b. boredom.
  c. introspection.
  d. idleness.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

64. Which of the following is an example of an instrumental use of psychoactive drugs?

  a. Occasionally smoking tobacco for fun at a party
  b. Using cocaine as a stimulant at a rave
  c. Drinking a cup of coffee to stay awake for studying
  d. Getting high on oxycodone or heroin even though you are not in physical pain

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

65. What is the most frequently used psychoactive drug in North America?

  a. Caffeine
  b. Codeine
  c. Heroin
  d. Cocaine

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

66. A stimulant is a substance that increases ________.

  a. activity in the body and nervous system
  b. the body’s fight-or-flight mechanism
  c. the release of melatonin
  d. inertia in the body and nervous system

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

67. Which of the following is an example of a drug that decreases activity in the body and nervous system?

  a. Cocaine
  b. Tobacco
  c. MDMA
  d. Valium

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

68. In the context of polydrug abuse, which of the following refers to the combined effect of two drugs that exceeds the addition of one drug’s effects to the other?

  a. Drug interaction
  b. Drug uptake
  c. Drug tolerance
  d. Drug abuse

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

69. Which of the following statements describes an individual’s psychological dependence on a drug?

  a. It is less powerful than an individual’s physical addiction to a drug.
  b. It makes the individual feel that the drug is necessary to maintain their comfort or well-being.
  c. It primarily increases an individual’s drug tolerance.
  d. It enhances the individual’s ability to cope with withdrawal symptoms.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

70. Anhedonia is a common effect of cocaine withdrawal and is defined as:

  a. a need for power naps during the day.
  b. an inability to fall asleep.
  c. an inability to feel pleasure.
  d. excessive daytime sleepiness.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

71. Which of the following is a substance that stimulates perceptions that are at odds with reality?

  a. Hallucinogen
  b. Amphetamine
  c. Stimulant
  d. Barbiturate

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

72. Which of the following is an example of experimental use of psychoactive drugs?

  a. Taking a pain killer for a headache
  b. Drinking a cup of coffee to stay awake
  c. Taking an antidepressant to treat depression
  d. Taking ecstasy during a music festival out of curiosity

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

73. Which of the following is an example of a narcotic?

  a. Codeine
  b. Mescaline
  c. Cocaine
  d. Ecstasy

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

74. Which best describes withdrawal symptoms?

  a. The physical illness and discomfort that follows removal of a drug
  b. The hangover type of discomfort that is experienced within 12 hours after taking a drug
  c. The interaction effect immediately following poly drug use
  d. The feverish condition associated with withholding cocaine during two days

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

75. Which of the following terms refers to the progressive decrease in a person’s responsiveness to a drug?

  a. Drug tolerance
  b. Drug eruption
  c. Drug interaction
  d. Drug withdrawal

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

76. Which of the following are opiates refined from opium that are widely used to produce sleep and pain relief?

  a. Halcion and Librium
  b. Nicotine and caffeine
  c. Cocaine and ecstasy
  d. Morphine and codeine

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

77. Which of the following is a central nervous system depressant that relaxes and sedates the body?

  a. Mescaline
  b. Nicotine
  c. Ritalin
  d. Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

78. Rohypnol, which is also known as “roofies,” is a drug that is classified as a(n):

  a. tranquilizer.
  b. amphetamine.
  c. barbiturate.
  d. narcotic.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

79. Rohypnol has become known as a “date rape” drug due to its ability to ________.

  a. induce short-term amnesia and sleep
  b. cure erectile dysfunction
  c. promote euphoria and increased libido
  d. induce confusion and hallucinations

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

80. Which of the following best defines binge drinking?

  a. Drinking at least five alcoholic drinks in a short time
  b. Having two alcoholic drinks at social gatherings
  c. Alternately drinking a glass of alcohol and a glass of water
  d. Drinking three alcoholic drinks in a short period of time

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

81. Which of the following is an example of a hallucinogen?

  a. Marijuana
  b. Nicotine
  c. Amphetamine
  d. Barbiturate

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

82. The drug MDMA is chemically similar to:

  a. barbiturates.
  b. amphetamines.
  c. cocaine.
  d. heroin.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

83. Which of the following terms is usually reserved for cases when drug misuse causes some sort of harm?

  a. Drug eruption
  b. Drug action
  c. Drug interaction
  d. Drug abuse

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

84. Addictive drugs particularly stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens by releasing ________.

  a. dopamine
  b. serotonin
  c. melatonin
  d. GABA

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

85. What is the primary use of barbiturates?

  a. To treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  b. As sedative drugs that depress brain activity
  c. To produce a rush of energy and heighten sensory experiences
  d. To produce feelings of alertness, power, euphoria, and well-being

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

86. If an individual is drug tolerant, it implies that he or she ________.

  a. will not experience withdrawal symptoms upon stopping use of the drug
  b. will not have a physical or psychological dependence on the drug
  c. would need to take larger doses of the drug to get the desired effect
  d. would need to consult a medical doctor to counter drug interactions

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

87. Which of the following is a term for drug dependence that is based primarily on emotional needs?

  a. Psychological dependence
  b. Physical dependence
  c. Abnormal dependence
  d. External dependence

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

88. Which of the following is the most common source of opioids?

  a. Coca leaves
  b. Tobacco leaves
  c. Poppy seedpods
  d. Distilled grains

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

89. Which quantity of nicotine taken in a single dose would be the least needed to be lethal for the average nonsmoker?

  a. 5–10 milligrams of nicotine
  b. 25–45 milligrams of nicotine
  c. 50–75 milligrams of nicotine
  d. 10–25 milligrams of nicotine

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

90. Which of the following helps suppress nicotine cravings during the withdrawal period?

  a. Librium
  b. Bupropion
  c. Xanax
  d. Halcion

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

91. What two drugs are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

  a. Adderall and Ritalin
  b. Adderall and cocaine
  c. Codeine and Ritalin
  d. Methadone and Adderall

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

92. What happens when cocaine is withdrawn?

  a. The individual experiences depression.
  b. The individual experiences heroinlike withdrawal symptoms.
  c. The individual experiences a decreased need for sleep.
  d. The individual experiences hallucinations.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

93. When a person is drunk, thinking and perception become dulled, a condition called ________.

  a. alcohol myopia
  b. alcoholic ketoacidosis
  c. dipsomania
  d. binge drinking effect

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

94. Which of the following describes PCP?

  a. PCP has stimulant and depressant effects.
  b. PCP is also referred to as magic mushrooms.
  c. PCP is a sedative drug that depresses brain activity.
  d. PCP is a component of poppy seeds and is used for pain relief.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

95. What is marijuana and hashish derived from?

  a. A strain of coca plants
  b. A strain of hemp plants
  c. A strain of poppy seed pods
  d. Fermented and distilled grains

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

96. Which of the following can activate neurons with endocannabinoid receptors?

  a. Marijuana
  b. Nicotine
  c. Caffeine
  d. Amphetamine

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.12.6.4 – Explain how various drugs affect the brain.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

97. According to Serra and Metcalfe, the problems we face are related to the following elements of metacognition:

  a. identity, personality, and attitude.
  b. physical and psychological dependence.
  c. knowledge, monitoring, and control.
  d. consciousness and mindfulness.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

98. Serra and Metcalfe describe metacognition as the:

  a. tracking of thought processes and behaviors as they unfold.
  b. information we consult when considering our thought processes.
  c. situation in which one alters or redirects thinking and behavior.
  d. actions that individuals take before a thought process is complete.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

99. Which of the following is an important metacognitive skill when evaluating whether your behavior will allow you to meet your goals?

  a. Knowledge of abilities
  b. Knowledge of strategies
  c. Evaluation of monitoring skills
  d. Assessment of control

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

100. What is the term that psychologists use to describe the ability to “think about thinking”?

  a. Metacognition
  b. Intelligence
  c. Mindfulness
  d. Consciousness

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

101. Metacognition best describes the ability to:

  a. think about thinking.
  b. engage in brainstorm sessions.
  c. detect a self-serving bias.
  d. evaluate oneself to others’ satisfaction.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

102. Juan is a medical doctor whose brother has been admitted to the hospital. While visiting his brother, Juan realizes his brother is unconscious and he is interested whether his brother is in any pain. Which of the following test results does Juan most likely want to see?

  a. CT scan
  b. MRI scan
  c. EEG scan
  d. PET scan

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

103. Ricky gets into a fight, breaks his arm, and ends up in the emergency room, drunk and in extreme pain. How would the emergency-room physician most likely classify Ricky’s state of consciousness?

  a. Waking consciousness
  b. Altered state of consciousness
  c. Disorder of consciousness
  d. Persistent vegetative state

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

104. Erica’s parents are awaiting the results of their daughter’s PET scan. The physician who reviews the scan notes that the only activity is in the midbrain. Her brain shows no frontal cortical activity, and it is therefore unlikely that Erica can feel pain. Erica most likely suffers from which condition?

  a. She is brain dead.
  b. She is in a coma.
  c. She is in an altered state of consciousness.
  d. She is in a persistent vegetative state.

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

105. The concept of waking consciousness is best demonstrated by which of the following scenarios?

  a. Zamira is daydreaming while attending her morning classes in psychology at the university.
  b. Rolando is cramming for his finals as he studies in the library.
  c. Victoria smoked marijuana with her friends throughout the entire day and is high.
  d. John is under a hypnotic spell while listening to tapes he got from his hypnotist.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.1 – Describe consciousness on a continuum.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

106. A physician is reviewing patients’ dossiers in order to evaluate which patients would benefit from hypnosis as a supplemental therapeutic treatment. This physician is most likely to recommend hypnosis for which of the following patients?

  a. Patients who are heavy smokers and are therefore at risk for lung cancer
  b. Patients who suffer from fibromyalgia, which is characterized by musculoskeletal pain
  c. Patients who are obese and are therefore at risk for heart disease
  d. Patients who suffer from a traumatic brain injury

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

107. During the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, researchers present the results of their study about the effectiveness of hypnosis. They specifically counted the number of times that research participants responded to the suggestions. What did the researchers investigate?

  a. The hidden observer effect
  b. The basic suggestion effect
  c. Hypnotic susceptibility
  d. Hypnotic bias

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

108. During a seminar, a hypnotist asks the students to write down how to demonstrate Hilgard’s theory of hypnosis. Which of the following students’ writings is the best description?

  a. Instruct the hypnotized person to feel no pain, ask him to take a whiff of ammonia, and then ask if his mind feels pain and to write that down.
  b. Instruct the hypnotized person to feel no pain, ask him to put his hand in lukewarm water, and then ask if his mind feels relaxed and to write that down.
  c. Instruct the hypnotized person to feel no pain, ask him to relax, wait five minutes, and then ask if his mind feels relaxed and to write that down.
  d. Instruct the hypnotized person to feel no pain, ask him to stick his finger in the flame of a burning candle, and then ask if his mind feels pain and to write that down.

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

109. A television producer wants to create a new show that is aimed at showing the effects of hypnosis on hypnotized people and receives almost 1000 applications from individuals who want to participate. The television producer asks potential candidates to fill out a questionnaire. Which of the following correctly identifies the television producer’s selection strategy?

  a. The questionnaire aims to measure the ailments for which the participants want to be hypnotized.
  b. The questionnaire aims to measure the basic suggestion effect.
  c. The questionnaire aims to measure the willingness to be hypnotized.
  d. The questionnaire aims to measure hypnotic susceptibility.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

110. A researcher wants to conduct an experiment pertaining to hypnosis and has 50 volunteers who are willing to participate in the experiment. The researcher wants to compare two groups. Prior to the experiment itself, the volunteers participate in the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Test to assess the level of their susceptibility to hypnosis. What is the most likely reason that the researcher employs this test?

  a. The researcher wants to assign people to either the control group or the experimental group.
  b. The researcher wants to randomly assign people to either the control group or the experimental group.
  c. The researcher wants to eliminate possible confounding variables that could influence the results of the study.
  d. The researcher wants to use the results of this test to perfect the research question for a future study.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

111. Chad has heard about the lung cancer health hazard of smoking cigarettes and has decided to stop smoking. He tells his girlfriend, who’s a nurse, that he’s switching to smokeless tobacco. What’s her most likely response?

  a. Smokeless tobacco has many of the same health hazards as cigarettes, plus an added risk of developing oral cancer.
  b. Smokeless tobacco doesn’t adversely affect the lungs, so it’s a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes.
  c. Most of the health hazards from cigarettes are due to secondhand smoke, so smokeless tobacco is a safe alternative.
  d. Chad should consider using electronic cigarettes instead because it is proven that these don’t have any adverse effects.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

112. A researcher is interested in studying the effects of concentrative meditation on the well-being of patients who suffer from PTSD. Which of the following is most likely a threat to the validity of the study?

  a. Whether the patients also engage in physical activities
  b. Whether the patients also engage in daily interactions with family members
  c. Whether the patients also engage in mindfulness
  d. Whether the patients also engage in socializing with friends

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

113. Mila is always in the mood for something new and wants to try a sensory-deprivation chamber. She asks her friend Erica, who is a psychologist, what it will be like. Which of the following information is Erica most likely to give her friend?

  a. It is a relatively mild experience of sensory deprivation.
  b. It is an intense prolonged experience of sensory deprivation.
  c. It is an intense and short experience of sensory deprivation.
  d. It is not really a sensory-deprivation chamber because it heightens the sense of hearing.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

114. A researcher is interested in the beneficial effects of concentrative meditation. Which of the following is most likely also investigated in the study?

  a. Hidden observer
  b. Susceptibility response
  c. Basic suggestion effect
  d. Relaxation response

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

115. A study aims to examine the therapeutic effects of weekly hypnosis sessions on alleviating the experience of pain. Which of the following should at least be included in the study?

  a. The relaxation response
  b. The hidden observer
  c. Hypnotic susceptibility
  d. Mantras

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

116. A few people are admitted to a sleep laboratory for a sleep study. The technician has indicated that they will be monitored during their entire sleep. What is the most likely phenomenon that is being studied?

  a. The incidence of hypnic jerks in stage 4
  b. The incidence of REM behavior disorder
  c. The incidence of sleep apnea
  d. The incidence of night terrors during stage 1

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

117. A physician suspects that her patient Amalia suffers from sleep apnea and makes arrangements that she is admitted for a sleep study. Which stage(s) of her sleep will be investigated during the sleep study?

  a. Primarily stages 3 and 4
  b. Primarily NREM stages
  c. Both NREM and REM stages
  d. Primarily stages 2 and REM

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

118. Gregory complains to his friends that he doesn’t feel rested when he wakes up and has trouble being productive throughout the day. He wonders what is going on with him and asks his friends about their opinion. What would be the suggestion of his friends that is the most likely diagnosis of Gregory’s situation?

  a. He probably suffers from narcolepsy.
  b. He probably suffers from sleep apnea.
  c. He probably suffers from sleep spindles.
  d. He probably suffers from lack of stage 4 sleep.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

119. During an annual exam, a patient tells her physician she feels sleepy during the day and sometimes falls asleep during the day. Her physician would probably want to rule out which of the following?

  a. Narcolepsy
  b. Sleep spindles
  c. Activation-synthesis
  d. Sleep apnea

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

120. Jana Sue takes her six-year-old son to a pediatrician because her son wakes up several times during the night in an apparent panic. The pediatrician will most likely tell Jana Sue that her son _______.

  a. suffers from nightmares
  b. is at risk for SIDS
  c. suffers from night terrors
  d. is at risk for sleep apnea

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

121. A group of parents discuss the sleep habits of their young children. One parent mentions that his four-year-old always slept through the night but that she recently developed a habit to scream loudly and this awakes him at night. He also mentions that at that point, his daughter is in a total panic and needs to be reassured before she goes back to sleep. How would a psychologist most likely interpret the parent’s scenario?

  a. This is a normal stage for a four-year-old.
  b. The child probably suffers from nightmares.
  c. Most likely the child experiences night terrors.
  d. There is a family-related problem affecting the child.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

122. If a researcher is interested in examining the benefits of both concentrative meditation and mindfulness, which of the following would be chosen as the dependent variable?

  a. Sensory deprivation
  b. Relaxation bias
  c. Relaxation response
  d. Suggestion effect

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: States of Consciousness
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

123. Pedro reveals during a conversation with his best friend Mark that he usually attempts to take a brief nap every afternoon. Mark is astonished because he thought that only old people need naps in the afternoon—at least that is what his grandparents do every day—but Pedro is only 22 years old. Mark is worried that there is something wrong with his friend and decides to go to the library to consult a few scientific books on the topic of sleep. Which information would Mark most likely find?

  a. Once people are 60 years of age or older, they start needing naps in the afternoon.
  b. It is uncommon for young people to take naps, and the underlying cause may be attributed to problems during sleep stage 4.
  c. Midafternoon sleepiness is a natural part of the sleep cycle.
  d. It is uncommon for young people to take naps and the underlying cause may be attributed to problems during sleep stage 2.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

124. Anita likes to take brief midafternoon naps during the day. Now that she is in college, she has decided to schedule her classes before 12 noon and after 3 p.m. so that she can take a brief nap. Most of her friends tell her it is weird and detrimental for the quality of sleep during the night, but her best friend Shaquila tells her it is perfectly natural. Is Shaquila right?

  a. Yes, because brief midafternoon naps improve the quality of NREM sleep during the night.
  b. No, because brief midafternoon naps negatively affect the quality of NREM sleep during the night.
  c. Yes, because brief midafternoon naps are considered a natural part of the sleep cycle.
  d. No, because brief midafternoon naps have a detrimental effect on overall well-being.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

125. Benito and his family had to suddenly leave their home on a Saturday afternoon due to a forest fire. Benito is grateful that they are all still alive and that their home was not damaged. How did this stressful event most likely affect Benito’s sleep?

  a. Benito most likely experienced increased stage 2 sleep.
  b. Benito most likely experienced increased REM sleep.
  c. Benito most likely experienced decreased stage 3 sleep.
  d. Benito most likely experienced decreased REM sleep.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

126. Jana and Ricardo had a horrible year. Their son was diagnosed with leukemia, and three months later, Jana’s mother passed away. Which kind of impact would these stressors most likely have on their sleep?

  a. Jana’s sleep stage 4 is increased, whereas Ricardo’s sleep stage 2 is increased.
  b. Jana’s sleep stage 2 is increased, whereas Ricardo’s sleep stage 4 is increased.
  c. They both experience increased NREM sleep.
  d. They both experience increased REM sleep.

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

127. Tina is concerned because almost every night she wakes up because her muscles suddenly twitch. During which sleep stage does Tina experience this?

  a. She experiences hypnic jerks primarily during sleep stage 2.
  b. She experiences hypnic jerks primarily during sleep stage 1.
  c. She experiences cataplexy primarily during sleep stage 1.
  d. She experiences cataplexy primarily during sleep stage 2.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

128. Marcos is extremely apprehensive about the upcoming holidays. He is expected to spend a whole week with his parents, siblings, and some other family members for a so-called fun family get-together. Last year was an absolute disaster, as nobody could agree on anything, and all they did was argue about politics and religion. To make matters worse, everyone criticized Marcos’s lack of accomplishments and called him a loser. How is this holiday with his argumentative family most likely to affect his sleep stages during that week?

  a. Marcos will likely experience increased REM sleep.
  b. Marcos will likely experience decreased REM sleep.
  c. Marcos will likely experience decreased stage 4 sleep.
  d. Marcos will likely experience increased stage 4 sleep.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

129. For a sleep study, two groups of people are selected: group A consists of people who haven’t experienced any emotional stressors in the past month; group B consists of individuals who experienced an emotionally charged event—such as the death of a family member—during the past month. Which of the following would be the most likely null hypothesis of the study under investigation?

  a. Individuals in group A will experience more REM sleep than individuals in group B.
  b. Individuals in group B will experience more NREM sleep than individuals in group A.
  c. There are no differences between group A and B pertaining to REM sleep.
  d. There are no differences between group A and B pertaining to NREM sleep.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Analyze
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

130. Jana Sue and her friend Aki are discussing dreams because Aki participates in a dream study. Aki mentions that she has been asked to keep a dream diary next to her bed and is instructed to write down every dream she has had upon awakening. Which dream theory or theories is/are part of the study?

  a. Neurocognitive dream theory and activation-synthesis dream theory
  b. Psychodynamic dream theory only
  c. Neurocognitive dream theory, psychodynamic dream theory, and problem-solving dream theory
  d. Activation-synthesis dream theory and psychodynamic dream theory

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

131. A research study recruits people who have recently joined Alcoholics Anonymous to participate in a sleep study. The researchers are particularly interested in examining the participants’ dreams. What is the most likely sleep-stage-related concept that the researchers are investigating?

  a. REM relapse
  b. NREM relapse
  c. NREM rebound
  d. REM rebound

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

132. During his annual appointment with his physician, Ishmael was told to lose weight because he is at risk for developing diabetes. Now on a diet, Ishmael dreams about food, in particular about eating his favorite foods—pizza and chocolate ice cream. Which of the following dream perspectives is best suited to offer a straightforward interpretation of Ishmael’s dreams about food?

  a. Activation-synthesis hypothesis
  b. Psychodynamic dream theory
  c. The problem-solving perspective
  d. Neurocognitive dream theory

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

133. Lucia is writing her dissertation and is currently stuck because she doesn’t quite know how to structure it. Last night, she dreamed about how she should write this chapter, and immediately upon waking, she wrote the information from her dream in her notebook—otherwise she would forget the dream. It turns out the dream was informative and a great help in writing her chapter. Which of the following perspectives best fits Lucia’s dream?

  a. Activation-synthesis hypothesis
  b. Creative problem solving
  c. Neurocognitive dream theory
  d. Psychodynamic dream theory

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

134. A dream researcher asks his volunteers to keep a dream diary and write exactly what they dreamed about. Based on this information, what is the researcher most likely going to do with the data that are gathered?

  a. He will scrutinize the manifest content to uncover the latent content according to psychodynamic theories.
  b. He will scrutinize the latent content to uncover the manifest content according to psychodynamic theories.
  c. He will scrutinize the latent content for possible interpretations according to creative problem solving.
  d. He will scrutinize the manifest content for possible interpretations according to Loewi’s perspective.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

135. A research study is recruiting participants for a sleep study. The researchers are particularly interested in people who have a tendency to fall asleep during the day and suffer from sleep attacks that can last from a few minutes to 30 minutes. What is the primary topic that the researchers would want to learn more about?

  a. Temporary insomnia
  b. Chronic insomnia
  c. Narcolepsy
  d. Somnambulism

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

136. Rosa is excited about the prospect of earning a quick $200 by participating in a study. The study seeks narcoleptics, and she thinks she is a candidate because she walks in her sleep—that is what her husband tells her. Is Rosa actually a good candidate to participate in the study?

  a. Yes, because the main symptom of narcolepsy is sleepwalking.
  b. No, because she suffers from cataplexy and is not a narcoleptic.
  c. No, because she fits the profile of an insomniac and not the profile of a narcoleptic.
  d. No, because she fits the profile of a somnambulist.

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

137. Sara and her friend Betty work hard and always look forward to the weekend because that’s when they party. They typically go to bars and nightclubs and like to smoke marijuana and drink cocktails. Occasionally—if it is available—Betty takes Ecstasy. Which type of drug users are Sara and Betty?

  a. Sara and Betty are both experimental users.
  b. Sara and Betty are both social-recreational users.
  c. Sara is a social-recreational user and Betty is an experimental user.
  d. Sara is an experimental user and Betty is a compulsive user.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

138. Victor checks his parent’s medicine cabinet and, much to his surprise, finds a package of Viagra that is prescribed to his father for erectile dysfunction. He can’t resist the temptation and removes two tablets from the package. He can’t wait to try it out the next time he sees his girlfriend. What type of user best describes Victor?

  a. He is an experimental user.
  b. He is a social-recreational user.
  c. He is an instrumental user.
  d. He is a compulsive user.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

139. After knee surgery, Susan’s mother is sent home with a prescription for medicine that helps relieve postsurgery pain. Because her mother appears happy when she has taken the drugs, Susan tried a pill and really liked its effect. So much so that she went to see a doctor, made up a story about back pain, and got her own prescription. Presently, Susan takes the drug every day. Which best describes the use of drugs in this scenario?

  a. Susan was an experimental user and became a compulsive user.
  b. Susan was a social-recreational user and became a compulsive user.
  c. Susan was an experimental user and became an instrumental user.
  d. Susan was an instrumental user and became an experimental user.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

140. Kabir used to like hanging out with his friend Josh. They would occasionally smoke a little marijuana and tell stories. However, Josh started to also use crystal meth and has developed a habit of everyday use, which really bothers Kabir. Which best describes Kabir’s drug use?

  a. Kabir is an instrumental user.
  b. Kabir is a social-recreational user.
  c. Kabir is an intensive user.
  d. Kabir is a compulsive user.

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

141. Bernardo is looking forward to his next trip to Florida. Every six months, he visits several pain clinics there, gets prescriptions for oxycodone at all of them, makes sure he also fills the prescriptions at different pharmacies, and heads back home. Bernardo thinks it’s going to be another productive trip and hopes he gets a sufficient amount of pills so he can also share some with a few friends. What best describes Bernardo’s drug use?

  a. He is an experimental user.
  b. He is an instrumental user.
  c. He is a social-recreational user.
  d. He is a compulsive user.

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

142. After a seminar on drugs, a few students visit the campus coffee shop to discuss what they have learned. While there, Vicky admits that she tried cocaine when she lived in California. Which of the following statements best describes Vicky’s personal experience with drugs?

  a. Vicky used a narcotic.
  b. Vicky used a depressant.
  c. Vicky used a stimulant.
  d. Vicky used a hallucinogen.

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

143. Although his rent is low, Charlie doesn’t like his neighborhood because drug use seems to be rampant. Nearly every day, he finds needles of heroin users that are discarded in the alley near his backdoor. Which of the following best describes Charlie’s situation?

  a. The needles near the backdoor are from narcotics.
  b. The needles near the backdoor are from hallucinogens.
  c. The needles near the backdoor are from stimulants.
  d. The needles near the backdoor are from depressants.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

144. An emergency room physician sees a patient who is convinced there are people who have conspired to kill her. The patient comes across as terribly confused and dazed, as well as aggressive and extremely irritable. The physician suspects that drug abuse is the cause of these symptoms. Which particular drug would the physician most likely suspect?

  a. Marijuana
  b. Speed
  c. Heroin
  d. MDMA

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

145. Joanna comes home from work and finds her roommate Susie in a terrible state of stress. Susie has boarded up some of the windows and mentions she wants the apartment to be like a fort since they are going to be attacked that night. Susie also wants to barricade the front door with furniture. Joanna knows that Susie occasionally likes to take drugs and suspects that her roommate has taken too much. Which drug could Susie have taken that could cause this behavior?

  a. MDMA
  b. GHB
  c. Heroin
  d. Speed

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

146. Anjali has been studying hard for weeks in a row because she wants to get good grades in all six classes she is taking this semester. During the last week, she has experienced episodes of restlessness and nervousness, as well as insomnia, heart palpitations, dizziness, and vomiting. Which particular psychoactive drug most likely could also cause Anjali’s symptoms?

  a. Barbiturates
  b. Caffeine
  c. Alcohol
  d. Ecstasy

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

147. After an intervention by his family and friends, Ben made the decision to quit his everyday psychoactive drug habit. It’s not easy because he feels utterly depressed and is barely able to get out of bed in the morning. He is also bored and extremely tired. He forces himself to do things, but that doesn’t give him any pleasure. Even his favorite video games don’t cheer him up. Which psychoactive drug could most likely cause all of Ben’s withdrawal symptoms?

  a. MDMA
  b. Caffeine
  c. Cocaine
  d. Heroin

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

148. Ayaan is a social worker in a rehab clinic. One of her patients just wants to lay in bed all day and doesn’t want to participate in group activities. Ayaan asks the patient what he used to enjoy doing, and the patient states he likes to paint and go for walks and work out in the gym. The clinic has a gym, so Ayaan offers to take him to the gym where he can work out under the guidance of a personal trainer. The next day, Ayaan asks him how he liked it, and it turns out the patient didn’t enjoy it at all. He also doesn’t feel like going for a walk or participating in the art classes that the clinic offers. Which type of psychoactive drug would Ayaan most likely state that her patient suffers withdrawal symptoms from?

  a. MDMA
  b. Heroin
  c. Caffeine
  d. Cocaine

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

149. Chris is concerned about his sister Natasha because she has barely eaten in the past few days, her pupils are dilated, and she is sweating, very thirsty, and clenches her jaw. Chris is worried that she may have a severe case of the flu and takes her to an urgent care facility. He is certainly glad he did because while there Natasha has a panic attack followed by a seizure. As a matter of routine, the treating nurse practitioner asks if Natasha has taken any drugs lately. Which psychoactive drug could have caused Natasha’s symptoms?

  a. Caffeine
  b. MDMA
  c. Alcohol
  d. Cocaine

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

150. Nicole is enrolled in an experimental clinical trial and has been prescribed a very small dose of GHB. This trial would most likely be conducted to test for treatment of which condition?

  a. Nightmare disorder
  b. Narcolepsy
  c. Insomnia
  d. Somnambulism

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.5 – Identify symptoms and treatments for major sleep disorders.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

151. Peter is admitted to a rehab clinic because he wants to deal with his addiction. Methadone is one of the drugs that is prescribed to him while there. Which of the following is the most likely reason that Peter has a prescription for methadone?

  a. Reduction of alcohol myopia
  b. Reduction of narcotic’s rush
  c. Harm-reduction strategy
  d. Reduction of tranquilizer myopia

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

152. Debbie and her friend Barb are always careful when they go out. They keep an eye on their drinks so that no one can slip something in. Tonight, while they are having a great time, Barb notices that Debbie all of a sudden seems “not quite there”: she talks slowly and comes across as drowsy and about to fall asleep. Barb is worried and calls a taxi to get them home safely. What type of drug could possibly have been slipped into Debbie’s glass of wine?

  a. Nicotine
  b. Cocaine
  c. Tranquilizers
  d. MDMA

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

153. A team of researchers recruit college students for participation in a new study. They are particularly interested in the relationship between the level of use of a sedative and its influence on memory capacity. Which of the following best reflects the probable topic of this specific study?

  a. Caffeine consumption
  b. Nicotine use
  c. Binge drinking
  d. Ecstasy use

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

154. For a project in their psychology research methods, class students have to design a study that focuses on examining alcohol myopia. Which of the following would likely be included in the study?

  a. The occurrence of extreme behaviors
  b. The motivation for drinking
  c. The units of alcohol
  d. The occurrence of hangovers

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Create
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

155. Louise and Juanita are college students, and with the exception of alcohol and caffeine, they have never tried any drugs. Lately, they have been accused by members of their sorority that they are boring and should at least try drugs once in their lives. Louise and Juanita decide to give it a try, but they are specific in what they want to experience. They are both interested in achieving a sense of well-being, relaxation, and perhaps experiencing a bit of euphoria. Which drug will Louise and Juanita most likely try?

  a. LSD
  b. PCP
  c. Marijuana
  d. Oxycodone

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

156. Lucinda went on a camping trip with Melanie and her parents. After she gets home, Lucinda’s mother becomes a bit worried because Lucinda doesn’t want to talk about the trip, and it seems something is bothering her daughter. Finally, Lucinda tells her that there was something wrong with Melanie’s father—she thinks he used some type of drug. After a bit of prying, she conveys to her mother how he behaved: very agitated and didn’t know where he was; she was also afraid because he hit his wife while they were sitting next to the campfire, and he even told Melanie he would shove her in the fire if she didn’t keep her mouth shut. If Lucinda is right that Melanie’s father used a drug, which drug would most likely have produced these effects?

  a. PCP
  b. Marijuana
  c. Oxycodone
  d. A barbiturate

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

157. John decides to try the drug mescaline during the summer. Which of the following would best describe this situation?

  a. John is an experimental user.
  b. John is an instrumental user.
  c. John is a social-recreational user.
  d. John is a compulsive user.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

158. Diana is a military veteran who suffers from PTSD. She is currently contemplating whether to occasionally use marijuana to help alleviate her PTSD symptoms but is concerned about potential negative side effects. Which of the following potential negative effects may she likely experience if she uses marijuana?

  a. Extreme fatigue and extreme agitation
  b. Disorientation and violent hallucinations
  c. Short-term amnesia and extreme fatigue
  d. Decreased concentration and short-term memory loss

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

159. Two hundred military veterans who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participate in a research study where they have been randomly assigned to either a control group or an experimental group. The participants in the experimental group receive a daily, very low dose of THC. Which of the following is the most likely research question?

  a. What is the occurrence of psychosis in the experimental group?
  b. What is the occurrence of psychosis in the control group?
  c. Does the experimental group show a reduction in PTSD symptoms compared to the control group?
  d. Does the experimental group show an increase in PTSD symptoms compared to the control group?

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Analyze
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

160. Marijuana has been legalized in most states for medical use and/or recreational purposes. However, under federal law, it is still considered a schedule 1 prohibitive substance. Research on which recently discovered brain receptors could possibly shed a different light on the views pertaining to marijuana?

  a. Dopamine receptors
  b. Endocannabinoid receptors
  c. Serotonin receptors
  d. Melatonin receptors

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

161. Researchers design a questionnaire that has a myriad of questions about reductions in important social, occupational, or recreational activities due to substance abuse. What is the most likely main topic of the study?

  a. Drug tolerance
  b. Drug interaction
  c. Drug withdrawal
  d. Drug dependence

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

162. College students are requested to fill out a survey. The survey asks questions about several types of psychoactive drugs, including nicotine and caffeine, and the reason for taking the specific drugs. What is the most likely phenomenon that is investigated?

  a. Patterns of drug withdrawal
  b. Patterns of drug use
  c. Patterns of drug interaction
  d. Patterns of drug tolerance

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Analyze
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

163. Researchers interested in the effects of MDMA and cocaine use on the brain have created three groups: one control group of nonusers and two groups that consist of either MDMA users or cocaine users. Which of the following results are they likely to find?

  a. Decreased levels of serotonin in the cocaine group and decreased levels of dopamine and noradrenaline in the MDMA group
  b. Increased levels of noradrenaline and dopamine in the cocaine group and increased levels of serotonin in the MDMA group
  c. Increased levels of noradrenaline and dopamine in the MDMA group and increased levels of serotonin in the cocaine group
  d. Decreased levels of noradrenaline and dopamine in the cocaine group and increased levels of serotonin in the MDMA group

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

164. Researchers interested in the effects of MDMA and cocaine use on the brain have created three groups: one control group of nonusers and two groups that consist of either MDMA users or cocaine users. Which of the following most likely represents the main research question of the study?

  a. Is there a difference between the MDMA group and the cocaine group?
  b. Is there a difference between the control group and the MDMA and cocaine groups?
  c. Is there a difference between the MDMA group and the control group?
  d. Is there a difference between the control group and the cocaine group?

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

165. Sabrina and her friend Sasha have teamed up for a fun project for their psychology class. They have decided to write a paper on hypnosis and have already read a lot about the topic. In a few days, they will have an appointment with a hypnotist so they can actually experience hypnosis for themselves. Sasha has already made up her mind that hypnosis is a very beneficial treatment for a variety of ailments and is looking forward to her session. Where is the failure of metacognition?

  a. Redirecting behaviors
  b. Redirecting thoughts
  c. Knowledge of biases
  d. Knowledge of strategies

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.5.1.2 – Describe biases and heuristics that affect reasoning and decision making.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

166. After graduating from college, Ricky has trouble in finding employment. He sent out hundreds of resumes to no avail. Now he decides to focus his attention on visiting businesses in his area of interest, getting more information about the business, interviewing a few employees, and then crafting a customized letter expressing his interest in a specific position with the company. Ricky’s course of action best fits which element of metacognition?

  a. Knowledge of abilities
  b. Redirecting thoughts
  c. Monitoring
  d. Control

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.5.1.2 – Describe biases and heuristics that affect reasoning and decision making.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

167. Lamar is a football player who trained a lot and recently got an invitation from a prestigious football team to participate in an event where they will select the best players to join the team. Lamar is confident that he will be selected because his parents always tell him what a great football player he is. During the event, he delivered what he thought was a stellar performance, but to his dismay, he was not selected. Which of the following elements of metacognition best relates to Lamar’s inaccurate self-assessment?

  a. Control
  b. Monitoring
  c. Strategy
  d. Knowledge

 

ANSWER:   d
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.5.1.2 – Describe biases and heuristics that affect reasoning and decision making.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

168. Melinda hasn’t heard from her friend Jennifer for a while. She worries that she has said something wrong and that Jennifer is angry with her. She therefore invites Jennifer for coffee and finds out that Jennifer criticizes her for talking too much about herself. Melinda wants to keep her friendship with Jennifer and decides that she will try to improve her listening skills next time she sees Jennifer. Which element of metacognition best reflects the change in Melinda’s behavior?

  a. Monitoring
  b. Control
  c. Strategy
  d. Knowledge

 

ANSWER:   b
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.5.1.2 – Describe biases and heuristics that affect reasoning and decision making.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
KEYWORDS:   Apply
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

169. Two groups of people are included in a research study. Group A consists of nondrug users and group B consists of oxycodone users. Both groups are administered an IQ test. Afterward, the researchers ask the participants a series of questions related to how well the participants thought that they performed on the test. Which of the following is the most likely research question of the study?

  a. Do group A and B differ in time needed to complete the test?
  b. Do group A and B differ in memory skills?
  c. Do group A and B differ in self-assessment?
  d. Do group A and B differ in levels of consciousness?

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.5.1.2 – Describe biases and heuristics that affect reasoning and decision making.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Analyze
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

170. During a speed dating event, eligible singles have the opportunity to meet numerous potential partners in a short amount of time. This time, with the permission of the organizers, a team of psychologists is present to interview participants afterward and ask a series of questions related to how many people individuals thought would express an interest in meeting them again. The psychologists are most likely interested in which of the following?

  a. How many potential partners participants were attracted to
  b. How quickly participants made up their mind
  c. How self-assessment correlates with speed dating outcomes
  d. How first impressions correlate with speed dating outcomes

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness Skills in Action: Metacognition
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.5.1.2 – Describe biases and heuristics that affect reasoning and decision making.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
United States – APA.1.3 – Describe applications of psychology.
United States – APA.2.1 – Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena.
KEYWORDS:   Evaluate
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

171. Natural sleep patterns for an adult have a ratio between time awake and time asleep of ________.

  a. 2 to 1
  b. 4 to 1
  c. 3 to 1
  d. 5 to 1

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

172. The reflex muscle twitch known as a hypnic jerk tends to occur most often during which stage of sleep?

  a. Stage 1
  b. Stage 2
  c. Stage 3
  d. Stage 4

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

173. Which of the following that occurs during sleep may help conserve energy and lengthen life, according to repair/restorative theories of sleep?

  a. Lowered body and brain activity and metabolism
  b. Raised metabolism to beyond one’s set point
  c. Suppressed REM sleep and limited dreaming during stage 1
  d. Increased NREM sleep and limited dreaming during stage 2

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.3 – Explain how biological rhythms affect sleep, wake, and other cycles.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

174. Studies of dream content tend to support which theory’s focus on the continuity between dreams and waking thought?

  a. Neurocognitive
  b. Psychodynamic
  c. Lucid dreaming
  d. Activation-synthesis

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.6 – Describe theories of dreaming.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

175. Which of the following is NOT a factor that advances drug misuse into drug abuse?

  a. Recreational use
  b. Harm
  c. Intensive or compulsive use
  d. Addiction

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

176. Which drug is being used medicinally to reduce vomiting and nausea due to chemotherapy for cancer?

  a. Marijuana
  b. GHB
  c. Ecstasy
  d. Caffeine

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

177. Which of the following is a gender factor for alcohol use?

  a. Women get intoxicated from less alcohol than men.
  b. Men absorb alcohol faster and metabolize it more slowly than women.
  c. Men are more prone to alcohol myopia than women.
  d. Women are more inclined to engage in binge drinking than men.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

178. Which of the following is a moderated drinking guideline?

  a. Limit drinking primarily to the first hour of a social event or party.
  b. Drink at a slow rate of no more than two drinks per hour.
  c. Pace your drinking to how much others around you are drinking.
  d. Limit binge drinking to no more than once per week.

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Understand
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

179. What is the world’s most favorite depressant?

  a. Alcohol
  b. Tobacco
  c. Marijuana
  d. Oxycodone

 

ANSWER:   a
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Psychoactive Drugs
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.2 – Explain how altered states of consciousness result from meditation, hypnosis, and drugs.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

180. During sleep, very large and slow delta waves begin to appear in stage ________.

  a. 1
  b. 2
  c. 3
  d. 4

 

ANSWER:   c
POINTS:   1
REFERENCES:   Consciousness: Sleep and Dreams
QUESTION TYPE:   Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:   False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   Universal.Intro.Psych.LO.3.4.4 – Describe the stages of sleep.
NATIONAL STANDARDS:   United States – APA.1.2 – Develop a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
KEYWORDS:   Remember
DATE CREATED:   2/1/2019 6:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED:   2/1/2019 6:57 AM

 

 

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