Question 1

The logical error that equates the naming of a phenomenon with the explanation of that same phenomenon is called the _____. ​

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Question 2

The idea of multifactorial causation in drug effects suggests that ​

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A)  taking several different drugs at the same time reduces their effects.
B)  taking several different drugs at once increases their effectiveness. ​
C)  the effects of a drug depend on the dosage and the user's personal makeup and experience. ​
D)  each person will have the same physiological response to a drug, but there can be different psychological responses. ​E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following categories of psychoactive drugs has the GREATEST risk for developing physical and psychological dependence?

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A)  Narcotics and sedatives
B)  Stimulants and hallucinogens
C)  Sedatives and alcohol
D)  Cannabis and alcoholE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Stages 3 and 4 of sleep are associated with _____ waves in EEG recordings. ​

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Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding the study of consciousness is accurate? ​

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A)  Psychology began as the study of behavior rather than the study of consciousness.
B)  John Watson and others viewed psychology as the science of consciousness.
C)  The 1960s saw an increase in the study of variations of consciousness.
D)  Today, psychologists are generally not interested in studying issues related to consciousness.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The delta wave EEG pattern is associated with

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A)  dreaming.
B)  deep sleep.
C)  a waking state.
D)  meditation.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Haley has severe glaucoma; she finds that its symptoms can be relieved by using a non-prescription drug. In addition to relieving the symptoms of glaucoma, the drug relaxes her and induces a mild feeling of euphoria. Haley is MOST likely treating her glaucoma using

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A)  cocaine.
B)  marijuana.
C)  heroin.
D)  mescaline.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Hannah used to experience insomnia once or twice a week. A month ago, she started taking Seconal to help her sleep, and now she finds she cannot get to sleep unless she takes a Seconal tablet. Hannah has likely

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A)  developed a drug tolerance for Seconal.
B)  developed a dependency on Seconal.
C)  habituated to the effects of Seconal.
D)  developed pseudoinsomnia.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

One explanation for why humans need REM and slow-wave sleep focuses on the possibility that they contribute to ​

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A)  keeping the individual safe from predators.
B)  the firming up of the learning that took place during that day. ​
C)  impairing the creative response. ​
D)  helping the individual keep a low body temperature. ​E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

While serving as a subject at a sleep clinic, Erica is deprived of dreaming for several nights. As a result, she is likely to ​

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A)  experience REM rebound and spend more time in REM sleep on subsequent nights.
B)  become accustomed to going without dreaming and spend less time in REM sleep on subsequent nights. ​
C)  immediately return to a normal sleep cycle when she is allowed to sleep through the night. ​
D)  have difficulty achieving REM on subsequent nights. ​E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

_____ is the awareness of external events, internal sensations, self, and your thoughts about these experiences. ​

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Question 12

Madeline uses a nonprescription drug on a regular basis. Some of the short-term side effects she experiences are dry mouth, anxiety, and impaired memory. Madeline is MOST likely using

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A)  marijuana.
B)  LSD.
C)  heroin.
D)  cocaine.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The awareness of self, your thoughts, internal sensations, and external stimuli is defined as ​

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A)  consciousness.
B)  hypnosis. ​
C)  sensation. ​
D)  perception. ​E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Alexander is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG)  in a sleep lab. As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG, alpha waves appear. Based on this information, the researcher can conclude that Alexander

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A)  has just entered stage 3 sleep.
B)  is still awake, but is relaxed and drowsy.
C)  has just entered stage 1 sleep.
D)  is currently in REM sleep.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

The MOST common known sleep disorder is

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A)  sleep apnea.
B)  night terrors.
C)  insomnia.
D)  somnambulism.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following drugs carries the GREATEST risk for physical and\or psychological dependence?

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A)  LSD
B)  Cocaine
C)  Alcohol
D)  HeroinE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The theorist who advanced the wish-fulfillment idea about dreaming was ​

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A)  Cartwright.
B)  Hobson.
C)  McCarley.
D)  Freud.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Research has revealed that most dreams are ​

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A)  about fairly normal activities.
B)  about fairly bizarre activities. ​
C)  random bursts of activity with little coherence.
D)  focused on others rather than oneself. ​E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Briefly discuss the methods available to assist people in realigning their circadian rhythms.

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One method for circadian rhythm realignm...

Question 20

The idea that dreams are times when people can think creatively about what is going on in their lives and then use that information later when awake is consistent with the _____ view of dreams.

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A)  wish fulfillment
B)  problem-solving
C)  synergistic
D)  James-VerduinE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Variations in Consciousness

The theorist who advanced the wish-fulfillment idea about dreaming was ​

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Research has revealed that most dreams are ​

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The logical error that equates the naming of a phenomenon with the explanation of that same phenomenon is called the _____. ​

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The MOST common known sleep disorder is

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The idea that dreams are times when people can think creatively about what is going on in their lives and then use that information later when awake is consistent with the _____ view of dreams.

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Briefly discuss the methods available to assist people in realigning their circadian rhythms.

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Which of the following drugs carries the GREATEST risk for physical and\or psychological dependence?

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Which of the following categories of psychoactive drugs has the GREATEST risk for developing physical and psychological dependence?

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The idea of multifactorial causation in drug effects suggests that ​

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While serving as a subject at a sleep clinic, Erica is deprived of dreaming for several nights. As a result, she is likely to ​

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Stages 3 and 4 of sleep are associated with _____ waves in EEG recordings. ​

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Which of the following statements regarding the study of consciousness is accurate? ​

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_____ is the awareness of external events, internal sensations, self, and your thoughts about these experiences. ​

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Haley has severe glaucoma; she finds that its symptoms can be relieved by using a non-prescription drug. In addition to relieving the symptoms of glaucoma, the drug relaxes her and induces a mild feeling of euphoria. Haley is MOST likely treating her glaucoma using

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Madeline uses a nonprescription drug on a regular basis. Some of the short-term side effects she experiences are dry mouth, anxiety, and impaired memory. Madeline is MOST likely using

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Alexander is hooked up to an electroencephalograph (EEG) in a sleep lab. As the researcher watches the printout from the EEG, alpha waves appear. Based on this information, the researcher can conclude that Alexander

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One explanation for why humans need REM and slow-wave sleep focuses on the possibility that they contribute to ​

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