Psychology Chapter 4

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A change in the quality or pattern of mental activity, such as increased alertness or divided consciousness, is called a(n)

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Altered state of consciousness

Front 2

The sleep-wake cycle typically follows a 24-hour cycle and is regulated by the

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Suprachiasmatic nucleus

Front 3

The pineal gland receives instructions from the ___________ to release ____________

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Suprachiasmatic nucleus; Melatonin

Front 4

Which of the following is involved in determining when we sleep?

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Body temperature

Front 5

Which theory states that sleep is a product of evolution?

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Adaptive theory

Front 6

In which stage(s) of sleep do people typically experience hypnogogic images?

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N1 (NREM Stage 1)

Front 7

Which of the following is a chharacteristic of N3 (NREM Stage 3) sleep?

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Deepest stage of sleep

Front 8

A person who relies heavily on sleeping pills or alcohol to sleep might experience ______________ the following night.

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REM rebound

Front 9

Sleepwalking occurs in _____________ sleep, whereas nightmares occur in ___________ sleep.

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N3 (NREM Stage 3); REM

Front 10

If you find yourself lying in bed unable to sleep for more than 20 minutes, what should you do?

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Get out of bed and find some light activity to do (e.g., reading a book)

Front 11

In which disorder do people tend to snore in a very loud manner?

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Sleep apnea

Front 12

In Freud's theory, the actual content of a dream is called

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Manifest content

Front 13

Michael finds that most of his dreams are little more than random images that seemingly have been put into a strange storyline. Which theory of dreams best explains this?

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Activation-synthesis hypothesis

Front 14

According to Calvin Hall, what are most dreams centered around?

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Everyday life

Front 15

Freud says that dreams are a means of

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Wish fulfillment

Front 16

Studies show that most people tend to

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Dream in color

Front 17

The primary key to hypnosis is finding someone who

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Accepts suggestions easily

Front 18

"Hey, I couldn't help it. I was hypnotized." What best explains this rationale for one's behavior while hypnotized?

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Basic suggestion effect

Front 19

Your friend tells you she is seeing a therapist who wishes to use hypnosis as part of her therapy. However, your friend is concerned that she might behypnotized without knowing it. What might you tell her?

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That you actually hypnotize yourself and you cannot be hypnotized against your will

Front 20

Which theory of hypnosis includes the idea of a "hidden observer"?

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Dissociative

Front 21

As consequences to stopping drug use, headaches, nausea, shaking, and elevated blood pressure are all signs of

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Withdrawal

Front 22

What drug's physical withdrawal symptoms include severe mood swings (crash), paranoia, extreme fatigue, and an inability to feel pleasure?

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Cocaine

Front 23

Which of the following statements about nicotine is true?

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In terms of addictive power, nicotine is more powerful than heroin or alcohol.

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________________ is a tranquilizer that is also known as the "date rape" drug

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Rohypnol

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Typically, narcotics have the ability to

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Suppress the sensation of pain