Question 1

The relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed,awake state are called

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A)   beta waves.
B)   sleep spindles.
C)   alpha waves.
D)   delta waves.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Sleep apnea patients who repeatedly awaken with a gasp and then immediately fall back to sleep typically

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A)   fail to recall these episodes the next day.
B)   experience greater-than-average amounts of slow-wave sleep.
C)   have dreams that they are suffocating or drowning.
D)   require prescription drugs to recover from this condition.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A drug's overall effect depends on

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A)   its biological effects.
B)   the user's expectations.
C)   the user's culture.
D)   all of these factors.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Mrs.Roberts,who suffers from AIDS,has been given a mild hallucinogen at the university hospital.Considering her specific medical condition,it is likely that she has received

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A)   LSD.
B)   cocaine.
C)   marijuana.
D)   heroin.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Studies of mice show that sleep aids in the removal of ________ from brain tissues.

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A)   leptin
B)   serotonin
C)   melatonin
D)   metabolic waste productsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

When deprived of nicotine,smokers experience

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A)   hallucinations.
B)   distractibility.
C)   heightened levels of dopamine.
D)   heightened levels of endorphins.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Margie insists that she never dreams,but her roommate feels she can prove otherwise.To prove that Margie does dream,the roommate should

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A)   feed Margie lots of rich food just before bedtime.
B)   make an all-night audio recording of the sounds Margie makes while sleeping.
C)   wake Margie after she has been asleep for about 5 minutes and ask her what she's dreaming.
D)   wake Margie after 5 minutes of REM sleep and ask her what she's dreaming.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Delta waves are most clearly associated with ________ sleep.

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A)   NREM-1
B)   NREM-2
C)   NREM-3
D)   REME) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of

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A)   withdrawal.
B)   disinhibition.
C)   tolerance.
D)   dehydration.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Mark's compulsive use of cocaine continues even though he knows it has damaged his health and threatens his marriage,which he wants to preserve.Mark most clearly shows signs of

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A)   REM sleep deprivation.
B)   increased self-awareness.
C)   hallucinations.
D)   addiction.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

You suddenly become conscious that your own nose is in your line of vision when this is pointed out to you.This best illustrates the impact of

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A)   the popout phenomenon.
B)   change blindness.
C)   blindsight.
D)   selective attention.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Our inability to consciously process all the sensory information available to us at any single point in time best illustrates the existence of

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A)   blindsight.
B)   selective attention.
C)   change blindness.
D)   the popout phenomenon.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The ability to focus attention on his arm and shoulder movements during his golf swings enabled Jason to learn more effective skills for both chip shots and putting.This best illustrates the value of

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A)   the cocktail party effect.
B)   blindsight.
C)   the popout phenomenon.
D)   consciousness.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

People who regularly sleep less than normal experience a(n) ________ risk of depression and a(n) ________ risk of gaining weight.

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A)   decreased;decreased
B)   increased;increased
C)   decreased;increased
D)   increased;decreasedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Following use of a psychoactive drug,Jasmine quickly experienced a rush of euphoria followed within the same hour by a crash of agitated depression as the drug's effect wore off.Jasmine's reactions most clearly suggest that she was using

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

Question 16

The rhythmic bursts of brain activity that occur during NREM-2 sleep are called

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A)   alpha waves.
B)   circadian rhythms.
C)   sleep spindles.
D)   delta waves.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Insomnia is a disorder involving

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A)   the excessive use of sleeping pills or other drugs that induce sleep.
B)   recurring difficulty in falling or staying asleep.
C)   the cessation of breathing during sleep.
D)   uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is a stimulant drug whose aftereffects may include seizures,depression,and occasional violent outbursts?

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A)   methamphetamine
B)   heroin
C)   marijuana
D)   LSDE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

About three hours after he falls asleep,Bobby often sits up in bed screaming incoherently.His mother tries to awaken him,but with no success.The next morning,he remembers nothing.It appears that Bobby suffers from

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

Question 20

Our awareness of ourselves and our environment is called

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A)   parallel processing.
B)   a visual action track.
C)   consciousness.
D)   dual processing.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

A drug's overall effect depends on

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Following use of a psychoactive drug,Jasmine quickly experienced a rush of euphoria followed within the same hour by a crash of agitated depression as the drug's effect wore off.Jasmine's reactions most clearly suggest that she was using

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The ability to focus attention on his arm and shoulder movements during his golf swings enabled Jason to learn more effective skills for both chip shots and putting.This best illustrates the value of

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Mark's compulsive use of cocaine continues even though he knows it has damaged his health and threatens his marriage,which he wants to preserve.Mark most clearly shows signs of

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Insomnia is a disorder involving

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Our awareness of ourselves and our environment is called

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About three hours after he falls asleep,Bobby often sits up in bed screaming incoherently.His mother tries to awaken him,but with no success.The next morning,he remembers nothing.It appears that Bobby suffers from

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The relatively slow brain waves of a relaxed,awake state are called

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Studies of mice show that sleep aids in the removal of ________ from brain tissues.

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People who regularly sleep less than normal experience a(n) ________ risk of depression and a(n) ________ risk of gaining weight.

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The need to take larger and larger doses of a drug in order to experience its effects is an indication of

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Which of the following is a stimulant drug whose aftereffects may include seizures,depression,and occasional violent outbursts?

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Sleep apnea patients who repeatedly awaken with a gasp and then immediately fall back to sleep typically

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You suddenly become conscious that your own nose is in your line of vision when this is pointed out to you.This best illustrates the impact of

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Mrs.Roberts,who suffers from AIDS,has been given a mild hallucinogen at the university hospital.Considering her specific medical condition,it is likely that she has received

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The rhythmic bursts of brain activity that occur during NREM-2 sleep are called

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When deprived of nicotine,smokers experience

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Delta waves are most clearly associated with ________ sleep.

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Margie insists that she never dreams,but her roommate feels she can prove otherwise.To prove that Margie does dream,the roommate should

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Our inability to consciously process all the sensory information available to us at any single point in time best illustrates the existence of

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