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The state of consciousness resulting from the use of alcohol, drugs, or hypnosis is called __. |
altered state of consciousness |
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. ____ is a state of consciousness in which a person is susceptible to suggestion. Hide answers |
hypnosis |
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If the EEG record reveals evidence of sleep spindles, the person is most likely in |
stage 2 |
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Circadian rhythms are controlled by the _____. |
suprachiasmatic nucleus |
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Most people need ____ hours of sleep each night. |
7 to 9 |
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Nightmares are different from night terrors because they occur during ____ sleep. |
REM |
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REM sleep is a relatively active type of sleep where most dreaming takes place. |
True |
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___ is a condition in which a person stops breathing for nearly 10 seconds or more. |
Sleep apnea |
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The social-cognitive theory of hypnosis assumes that people who are hypnotized are ________. |
not in an altered state, but are merely role playing |
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____ occurs as a person needs larger and larger doses to achieve the same initial effects. |
Drug tolerance |
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___ cause a temporary increase in the level of functioning of the nervous system. |
Stimulants |
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Psychological dependence on drugs involves both positive and negative reinforcement. |
True |
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___ is sitting, walking, or performing complex behavior while asleep. |
Somnambulism |
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Natural hallucinogenic drug from a hemp plant that produces mild euphoria and relaxation. |
marijuana |
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Narcotic that is a derivative of morphine. |
heroin |
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___ is believed to cause damage to serotonin receptors and excessive intake of liquids. |
MDMA |
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Natural drug that produces feelings of euphoria and power, but causes the brain to crave it. |
cocaine |
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The most commonly used depressant. |
alcohol |
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___ cause the brain to alter its interpretations of sensations. |
Hallucinogens |
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___ are chemical substances that alter thinking, perception, memory, or a combination of these. |
Psychoactive drugs |
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Headaches, nausea, irritability, severe pain, cramping and elevated blood pressure are ___ |
symptoms of withdrawal |
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For a drug user, cues such as a meth pipe can be seen as a ____ in classical conditioning. |
conditioned stimulus |
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All narcotics are a derivative of ____. |
opium |
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Drugs that can lead to dependence cause a release of __ in the mesolimbic pathway. |
dopamine |
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Narcotics are a type of depressant that suppresses pain by stimulating the nervous system's __. |
receptor sites for endorphins |
