Question 1

Soon after taking a psychoactive drug, Zachary experienced a diminished appetite, an increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria. Zachary most likely experienced the effects of

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

Question 2

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

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A)   decreased; decreased
B)   increased; increased
C)   decreased; increased
D)   increased; decreasedE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Studies of identical twins who had been reared apart has most clearly increased scientific appreciation for the importance of ________ in personality development.

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A)   neurogenesis
B)   homeostasis
C)   home environments
D)   genetic influencesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Since 1960, psychology has regained an interest in consciousness as psychologists of all persuasions affirmed the importance of

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A)   the circadian rhythm.
B)   change blindness.
C)   neuroadaptation.
D)   cognition.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Morphine and heroin are

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A)   amphetamines.
B)   opiates.
C)   hallucinogens.
D)   barbiturates.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

While Bev was hypnotized, her therapist suggested that during the next several days she would have a strong desire to eat well-balanced meals. The therapist was apparently making use of

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A)   the circadian rhythm.
B)   posthypnotic suggestion.
C)   neuroadaptation.
D)   paradoxical sleep.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

As a form of therapy for relieving problems such as drug addiction, hypnosis is

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A)   ineffective.
B)   no more effective than positive suggestions given without hypnosis.
C)   highly effective.
D)   more effective with adults than children.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Narcolepsy is a disorder in which a person

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A)   temporarily stops breathing during sleep.
B)   has sudden uncontrollable seizures.
C)   experiences uncontrollable attacks of overwhelming sleepiness.
D)   has difficulty falling and staying asleep.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

When Mr. Valdez thought his 1-year-old daughter had fallen down the stairs, his heartbeat accelerated, his blood pressure rose, and he began to perspire heavily. Mr. Valdez's state of heightened arousal was activated by his ________ nervous system.

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A)   parasympathetic
B)   sympathetic
C)   somatic
D)   centralE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Sleep spindles predominate during which stage of sleep?

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

Question 11

Selective attention is best illustrated by

Accepted Answer

A)   blindsight.
B)   narcolepsy.
C)   neuroadaptation.
D)   the cocktail party effect.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is bad advice for a person trying to overcome insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drink a glass of milk 15 minutes before bedtime.
B)   Avoid taking short naps during the day.
C)   Drink a glass of wine 15 minutes before bedtime.
D)   Don't engage in strenuous physical exercise just before bedtime.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The sensory cortex is located in the ________ lobes.

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A)   parietal
B)   temporal
C)   frontal
D)   occipitalE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Dissociation refers to

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A)   a state of divided consciousness.
B)   a state of paradoxical sleep.
C)   conscious enactment of a hypnotic role.
D)   nonconformity to social pressure.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Repeated use of amphetamines has caused Aaron legal problems, which threaten his job. However, he continues to use the drugs. Aaron most clearly shows symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)   dissociation.
B)   substance use disorder.
C)   REM rebound.
D)   narcolepsy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The school of thought in psychology that turned away from the study of consciousness during the first half of the last century was

Accepted Answer

A)   behaviorism.
B)   psychoanalysis.
C)   humanistic psychology.
D)   evolutionary psychology.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Smokers with ________ levels of nicotine tolerance are likely to suffer the most severe withdrawal symptoms when they discontinue smoking.

Accepted Answer

A)   high
B)   moderate
C)   low
D)   high or lowE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

People's reactions to our genetic dispositions constitute part of our

Accepted Answer

A)   lateralization.
B)   environment.
C)   homeostasis.
D)   tomography.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

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A)   an occasional cigarette smoker almost always becomes a heavy smoker.
B)   regular marijuana smokers typically experience an irresistible craving for THC.
C)   many people are able to stop using addictive drugs without professional help.
D)   individuals who receive morphine from physicians for pain relief usually develop the irresistible cravings of an addict.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

An altered state of consciousness similar to that of a near-death experience is most likely to result from the use of

Accepted Answer

A)   heroin.
B)   cocaine.
C)   marijuana.
D)   LSD.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Smokers with ________ levels of nicotine tolerance are likely to suffer the most severe withdrawal symptoms when they discontinue smoking.

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Narcolepsy is a disorder in which a person

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Studies of identical twins who had been reared apart has most clearly increased scientific appreciation for the importance of ________ in personality development.

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Morphine and heroin are

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Sleep spindles predominate during which stage of sleep?

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The school of thought in psychology that turned away from the study of consciousness during the first half of the last century was

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Soon after taking a psychoactive drug, Zachary experienced a diminished appetite, an increased heart rate, dilated pupils, and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria. Zachary most likely experienced the effects of

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The sensory cortex is located in the ________ lobes.

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When Mr. Valdez thought his 1-year-old daughter had fallen down the stairs, his heartbeat accelerated, his blood pressure rose, and he began to perspire heavily. Mr. Valdez's state of heightened arousal was activated by his ________ nervous system.

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An altered state of consciousness similar to that of a near-death experience is most likely to result from the use of

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Selective attention is best illustrated by

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As a form of therapy for relieving problems such as drug addiction, hypnosis is

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

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People's reactions to our genetic dispositions constitute part of our

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Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

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Since 1960, psychology has regained an interest in consciousness as psychologists of all persuasions affirmed the importance of

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While Bev was hypnotized, her therapist suggested that during the next several days she would have a strong desire to eat well-balanced meals. The therapist was apparently making use of

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Which of the following is bad advice for a person trying to overcome insomnia?

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Repeated use of amphetamines has caused Aaron legal problems, which threaten his job. However, he continues to use the drugs. Aaron most clearly shows symptoms of

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Dissociation refers to

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