Question 1

Alcohol is implicated in more than ________ percent of violent child abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)   30
B)   70
C)   50
D)   90E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The strong physical need for a substance, such as some drug, in order to avoid withdrawal is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dependence
B)   tolerance
C)   potentiation
D)   a cravingE) None of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 3

Milly is a heroin addict who is trying to quit her habit. Which of the following is she not likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   profuse sweating
B)   severe cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea
C)   convulsive shaking and kicking
D)   periods of prolonged hyperactivityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Paradoxical sleep refers to ________ sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)   Stage 2
B)   Stage 1
C)   REM
D)   Stage 4E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is not true of hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   The hypnotic state for one individual may be quite different from that for another individual.
B)   It is a unique, identifiable physical and mental state of consciousness.
C)   Hypnosis can result in hallucinations.
D)   Some people can be put into a trance more easily than others.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

George suffers from sleep apnea. He is likely to experience all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   breathing difficulties at night
B)   arousal just short of waking consciousness with great frequency at night
C)   exhaustion during waking hours
D)   muscle-tone loss after expressions of emotionE) A) and C)
F) None of the above D

Question 7

On a biochemical level, cocaine blocks the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   acetylcholine
B)   serotonin
C)   dopamine
D)   epinephrineE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

When we are awake and alert, we are usually conscious of ________ around us.

Accepted Answer

A)   about half of what is going on
B)   virtually everything going on
C)   most of what is going on
D)   a small portion of what is going onE) A) and C)
F) A) and D) D

Question 9

Harold is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following is something he probably should not do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Get out of bed and do something until he feels sleepy.
B)   Maintain regular bedtime hours.
C)   Establish a regular bedtime routine.
D)   Have a good stiff drink before bedtime.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Each of the following is true of dreams except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the areas of the forebrain involved in working memory, attention, and logic are wildly active during dreams
B)   men tend to dream about male characters more often than women
C)   what people dream about is generally similar to what they think about and do while awake
D)   dream content is relatively consistent for most individuals, displaying similar themes across years and even decadesE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 4: States of Consciousness

Alcohol is implicated in more than ________ percent of violent child abuse.

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The strong physical need for a substance, such as some drug, in order to avoid withdrawal is called ________.

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Milly is a heroin addict who is trying to quit her habit. Which of the following is she not likely to experience?

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Paradoxical sleep refers to ________ sleep.

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Which of the following is not true of hypnosis?

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George suffers from sleep apnea. He is likely to experience all of the following except ________.

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When we are awake and alert, we are usually conscious of ________ around us.

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Harold is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following is something he probably should not do?

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Each of the following is true of dreams except ________.

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Alcohol is implicated in more than ________ percent of violent child abuse.

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The strong physical need for a substance, such as some drug, in order to avoid withdrawal is called ________.

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Milly is a heroin addict who is trying to quit her habit. Which of the following is she not likely to experience?

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Paradoxical sleep refers to ________ sleep.

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Which of the following is not true of hypnosis?

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George suffers from sleep apnea. He is likely to experience all of the following except ________.

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On a biochemical level, cocaine blocks the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter ________.

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When we are awake and alert, we are usually conscious of ________ around us.

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Harold is suffering from insomnia. Which of the following is something he probably should not do?

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Each of the following is true of dreams except ________.

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