Question 1

To cure his insomnia, Mr. Ming takes a sleeping pill just before bedtime. Research suggests that this practice

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A)   may actually make Mr. Ming's insomnia worse.
B)   may help Mr. Ming permanently overcome his insomnia.
C)   has probably increased Mr. Ming's REM sleep.
D)   may make Mr. Ming more vulnerable to sleep apnea.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The occurrence of REM rebound supports the notion that

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A)   as people grow older they need to spend progressively more time dreaming.
B)   dreams are triggered by random bursts of neural activity.
C)   dreams help to solidify our memories of daytime experiences.
D)   humans, like most other mammals, need REM sleep.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Our selective exposure to those life experiences that are best suited to our unique personality traits best illustrates the interaction of

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A)   the left and right cerebral hemispheres.
B)   nature and nurture.
C)   the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
D)   genes and chromosomes.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The ability to recognize faces with the right hemisphere but not with the left hemisphere best illustrates

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A)   Parkinson's disease.
B)   neurogenesis.
C)   plasticity.
D)   lateralization.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Circadian rhythms are the

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A)   brain waves that occur during deep sleep.
B)   muscular tremors that occur during opiate withdrawal.
C)   regular body cycles that occur on a 24-hour schedule.
D)   brain waves that are indicative of NREM-2 sleep.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a stimulant?

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A)   amphetamines
B)   caffeine
C)   nicotine
D)   alcoholE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The brain's own natural production of endorphins is likely to be suppressed by

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A)   physical pain.
B)   physical exercise.
C)   heroin usage.
D)   neurogenesis.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

LSD is most likely to produce

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A)   narcolepsy.
B)   hallucinations.
C)   dissociation.
D)   blindsight.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

All of the following are common misconceptions about addiction, except the statement that

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A)   to overcome an addiction a person almost always needs professional therapy.
B)   psychoactive and medicinal drugs very quickly lead to addiction.
C)   biological factors place some individuals at increased risk for addiction.
D)   many other repetitive, pleasure-seeking behaviors fit the drug-addiction-as-disease-needing-treatment model.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The region of your cerebral cortex that enables you to recognize a person as your own mother is

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A)   the medulla.
B)   the limbic system.
C)   the reticular formation.
D)   an association area.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

When Vincente first tried to quit smoking, he experienced anxiety, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. Vincente was experiencing

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A)   withdrawal.
B)   sleep apnea.
C)   dissociation.
D)   REM rebound.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Particularly among men, sleep apnea is linked with

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A)   night terrors.
B)   change blindness.
C)   narcolepsy.
D)   obesity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

By triggering the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, ________ boosts alertness and diminishes appetite.

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A)   alcohol
B)   heroin
C)   nicotine
D)   ghrelinE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Women who have been drinking alcohol become ________ disposed to casual sex, and men who have been drinking become ________ disposed to casual sex.

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A)   less; more
B)   more; less
C)   less; less
D)   more; moreE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Your ability to experience the physical pleasure of a hot shower is most likely to be disrupted by damage to your

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A)   corpus callosum.
B)   hippocampus.
C)   amygdala.
D)   thalamus.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The disorder involving uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness is known as

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A)   narcolepsy.
B)   insomnia.
C)   sleep apnea.
D)   paradoxical sleep.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Which sleep disorder is more likely to be experienced by children than by adults?

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A)   narcolepsy
B)   sleep apnea
C)   night terrors
D)   insomniaE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

The impact of genes on observable traits can vary in different environments. Thus, genes are said to be

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A)   homeostatic.
B)   monozygotic.
C)   self-regulating.
D)   autonomic.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

When Jason briefly turned to summon the waiter, his wife quickly switched her glass of red wine with his glass of white wine. Jason's failure to notice that his chosen wine had been replaced best illustrates

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A)   hypnagogic sensations.
B)   neuroadaptation.
C)   change blindness.
D)   dissociation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Consciousness is most important for the correct performance of behaviors that

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A)   depend on information processing.
B)   require physical coordination skills.
C)   have been learned through repeated practice.
D)   are novel and challenging.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

The disorder involving uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness is known as

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The brain's own natural production of endorphins is likely to be suppressed by

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All of the following are common misconceptions about addiction, except the statement that

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Particularly among men, sleep apnea is linked with

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Consciousness is most important for the correct performance of behaviors that

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Circadian rhythms are the

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LSD is most likely to produce

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The ability to recognize faces with the right hemisphere but not with the left hemisphere best illustrates

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Your ability to experience the physical pleasure of a hot shower is most likely to be disrupted by damage to your

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To cure his insomnia, Mr. Ming takes a sleeping pill just before bedtime. Research suggests that this practice

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By triggering the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine, ________ boosts alertness and diminishes appetite.

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The occurrence of REM rebound supports the notion that

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When Vincente first tried to quit smoking, he experienced anxiety, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. Vincente was experiencing

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The impact of genes on observable traits can vary in different environments. Thus, genes are said to be

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Women who have been drinking alcohol become ________ disposed to casual sex, and men who have been drinking become ________ disposed to casual sex.

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The region of your cerebral cortex that enables you to recognize a person as your own mother is

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Which sleep disorder is more likely to be experienced by children than by adults?

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When Jason briefly turned to summon the waiter, his wife quickly switched her glass of red wine with his glass of white wine. Jason's failure to notice that his chosen wine had been replaced best illustrates

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Our selective exposure to those life experiences that are best suited to our unique personality traits best illustrates the interaction of

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