Question 1

As Isaac reads his textbook,he gets more and more drowsy and is just about to fall asleep.His brain activity will most likely be characterized by ________ waves.

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A)   alpha
B)   beta
C)   theta
D)   deltaE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Linnea said that last night she had dreams about daily activities,such as what she was going to wear to school and what pen to bring to class.Based on the nature of the dreams,it is most likely that Linnea had the dream in ________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)   non-REM
B)   REM
C)   hypnotic
D)   lucidE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Tasha is a sleep-deprived college student.In class today,Tasha found her eyes rolling and her arm twitched.Tasha was most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)   REM behavior disorder.
B)   stage 2 sleep.
C)   narcolepsy.
D)   stage 1 sleep.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

According to research,the most important factor in allowing a person to be successfully hypnotized is the

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A)   skill and experience of the hypnotist.
B)   suggestibility of the individual being hypnotized.
C)   likability of the hypnotist.
D)   size of the audience watching the hypnosis.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Meghan is under the influence of a drug.She feels energized and is also experiencing altered visual perception.Meghan most likely took the drug

Accepted Answer

A)   MDMA.
B)   cocaine.
C)   heroin.
D)   methamphetamine.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

You are lying by the pool,relaxing with your eyes closed,and feeling drowsy.In this situation,the type of brain waves that would most likely show up on your EEGs are

Accepted Answer

A)   delta.
B)   alpha.
C)   beta.
D)   theta.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Megan has just tried heroin for the first time.
A) Name and explain the category of drug heroin belongs to.
B) Describe what effects this drug will have on her.

Accepted Answer

A) Heroin is a type of opiate....

Question 8

Raya has been knitting for many years.Jade just started learning how to knit yesterday.For Raya,knitting is most likely a(n) ________ process,and for Jade,knitting is most likely a(n) ________ process.

Accepted Answer

A)   automatic; controlled
B)   controlled; automatic
C)   subjective; objective
D)   objective; subjectiveE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The idea that the activity of neurons in the brain produces consciousness is called

Accepted Answer

A)   dualism.
B)   materialism.
C)   consolidation theory.
D)   dissociation theory.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Aaron is asleep.His breathing has become more regular and he is less sensitive to external stimulation.A researcher can confirm that Aaron is in stage 2 sleep by looking for ________ on Aaron's EEGs.

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha waves
B)   K-complexes
C)   beta waves
D)   delta wavesE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Dreams that happen during REM sleep are ________;dreams that happen during non-REM sleep are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dull; highly emotional
B)   highly emotional; dull
C)   easily understandable; highly illogical
D)   highly emotional; highly illogicalE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   increased brain activity.
B)   dreaming.
C)   body paralysis.
D)   K-complexes.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following best describes subliminal perception?

Accepted Answer

A)   processing of sensory information with conscious awareness
B)   processing of sensory information without conscious awareness
C)   an unconscious thought that is expressed at an inappropriate time
D)   an unconscious thought that soon becomes consciousE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Some types of depressant drugs are specifically used for

Accepted Answer

A)   creating intense feelings of pleasure.
B)   increasing heart rate.
C)   increasing mental activity.
D)   relieving worry.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

As you sleep through the night,REM sleep

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A)   increases relative to the other stages.
B)   decreases relative to the other stages.
C)   is more likely to involve dreaming.
D)   is less likely to involve dreaming.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Megan has just tried heroin for the first time. A) Name and explain the category of drug heroin belongs to. B) Describe what effects this drug will have on her.

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Which of the following best describes subliminal perception?

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According to research,the most important factor in allowing a person to be successfully hypnotized is the

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REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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As you sleep through the night,REM sleep

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As Isaac reads his textbook,he gets more and more drowsy and is just about to fall asleep.His brain activity will most likely be characterized by ________ waves.

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You are lying by the pool,relaxing with your eyes closed,and feeling drowsy.In this situation,the type of brain waves that would most likely show up on your EEGs are

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Linnea said that last night she had dreams about daily activities,such as what she was going to wear to school and what pen to bring to class.Based on the nature of the dreams,it is most likely that Linnea had the dream in ________ sleep.

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Tasha is a sleep-deprived college student.In class today,Tasha found her eyes rolling and her arm twitched.Tasha was most likely experiencing

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Dreams that happen during REM sleep are ;dreams that happen during non-REM sleep are .

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Some types of depressant drugs are specifically used for

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Aaron is asleep.His breathing has become more regular and he is less sensitive to external stimulation.A researcher can confirm that Aaron is in stage 2 sleep by looking for ________ on Aaron's EEGs.

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Meghan is under the influence of a drug.She feels energized and is also experiencing altered visual perception.Meghan most likely took the drug

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Raya has been knitting for many years.Jade just started learning how to knit yesterday.For Raya,knitting is most likely a(n) process,and for Jade,knitting is most likely a(n) process.

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Megan has just tried heroin for the first time. A) Name and explain the category of drug heroin belongs to. B) Describe what effects this drug will have on her.

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Which of the following best describes subliminal perception?

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According to research,the most important factor in allowing a person to be successfully hypnotized is the

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REM sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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As Isaac reads his textbook,he gets more and more drowsy and is just about to fall asleep.His brain activity will most likely be characterized by ________ waves.

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You are lying by the pool,relaxing with your eyes closed,and feeling drowsy.In this situation,the type of brain waves that would most likely show up on your EEGs are

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Linnea said that last night she had dreams about daily activities,such as what she was going to wear to school and what pen to bring to class.Based on the nature of the dreams,it is most likely that Linnea had the dream in ________ sleep.

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Tasha is a sleep-deprived college student.In class today,Tasha found her eyes rolling and her arm twitched.Tasha was most likely experiencing

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Dreams that happen during REM sleep are ________;dreams that happen during non-REM sleep are ________.

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Aaron is asleep.His breathing has become more regular and he is less sensitive to external stimulation.A researcher can confirm that Aaron is in stage 2 sleep by looking for ________ on Aaron's EEGs.

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Raya has been knitting for many years.Jade just started learning how to knit yesterday.For Raya,knitting is most likely a(n) ________ process,and for Jade,knitting is most likely a(n) ________ process.

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