Question 1

As you are lying in bed, your mind begins to drift and you become increasingly drowsy. During this short, transitional stage of sleep you disengage from the routine sounds in your environment. This sleep stage is called:

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A)  REM sleep.
B)  stage 1 NREM.
C)  stage 2 NREM.
D)  paradoxical sleep.

Question 2

What are beta brain waves and alpha brain waves, and when are we most likely to experience them?

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Beta brain waves are high-frequency, low...

Question 3

Angela has trouble falling asleep at night, hates getting up inthe morning, and takes a long time to feel alert once she doesget up. According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology section, which of the following strategies might help Angela deal with her sleep problems?

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A)  Monitor her intake of stimulants
B)  Establish a quiet bedtime routine
C)  Adopt a regular exercise program but avoid strenuous exercise within 3 hours of bedtime
D)  All these strategies could help Angela

Question 4

People with narcolepsy tend to have extremely low levels of_____, a special class of neurotransmitters that are produced exclusively by neurons in the hypothalamus.

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A)  sodium oxybates
B)  modafinils
C)  hypocretins
D)  serotonins

Question 5

John is blind and is therefore unable to detect the light that normally sets the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) . If he is like most blind people:

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A)  his sleep-wake, body temperature, and melatonin circadian rhythms can become desynchronized.
B)  he will suffer from attacks of cataplexy, especially when he is emotionally aroused.
C)  stage he w 4 NRill useEM sign sle laepn wguhageen slee andp ttalkiend tno ―slg typieecpall signy ‖ during happens.
D)  his REM sleep will consist of very vivid visual dreams most of which will be lucid dreams.

Question 6

Sleep terrors are the same as:

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A)  nightmares.
B)  night terrors.
C)  somnambulism.
D)  hypnagogic hallucinations.

Question 7

At the beginning of the twentieth century, many of the leading psychologists rejected the study of consciousness in favor of studying outwardly observable behaviors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a normal sleeper, a complete cycle of REM and NREM sleep is about 90 minutes long.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The In Focus box titled"What You Really Want to Know About Sleep" discusses the topic of sleep walking, making the point that:

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A)  in general, it is not dangerous to wake a sleepwalker.
B)  because sleepwalkers are always in REM sleep when they walk it is very easy to wake them.
C)  the majority of sleepwalkers do not respond to verbal suggestions, and attempts to guide them back to bed are usually futile.
D)  in general, it is very dangerous to try and wake a sleepwalker.

Question 10

A parasomnia that involves abnormal sexual behaviors and experiences during NREM stage 3 and 4 slow-wave sleep, such as masturbation, sleepsex talking, groping or fondling their bed partner's genitals, or sexual intercourse, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  narcolepsy.
B)  somnambulism.
C)  sleepsex.
D)  RBD.

Question 11

Discuss the effects of methamphetamine, including its effectson the brain.

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Methamphetamine is a highly addictive st...

Question 12

The active ingredient in marijuana is:

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A)  serotonin.
B)  lysergic acid diethylamide.
C)  THC.
D)  psilocybin.

Question 13

Which of the following is FALSE regarding parasomnias?

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A)  They can be triggered by a wide range of stimuli such as sleep deprivation, erratic sleep schedules, sleep medications, stimulants, and tranquilizers.
B)  They tend not to run in families so it is doubtful if there is a genetic link.
C)  They are more common in children and decrease with age.
D)  Most arise during the NREM stage 3 and 4 slow-wave sleep that occurs in the first half of the night.

Question 14

According to the information discussed in the In Focus boxtitled "What You Really Want to Know About Sleep," whichof the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Research has contradicted the notion that yawning is caused by too much carbon dioxide or too little oxygen in a person's blood.
B)  Deaf people who use sign language sometimes "sleep sign"during sleep.
C)  Contagious yawning may have evolved as an adaptive social cue, helping groups to signal and coordinate times of activity or rest.
D)  Sleep paralysis is a rare phenomenon and is usually associated with sleep disorders such as narcolepsy.

Question 15

Explain the role of sunlight and darkness, clocks, and other environmental time cues, in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.

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The sleep-wake cycle, also known as the ...

Question 16

_____ is the most common sleep complaint among adults.

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A)  Insomnia
B)  Obstructive sleep apnea
C)  Central sleep apnea
D)  Sleepsex

Question 17

Sleepwalkers are completely unresponsive to what is going on around them, including suggestions from other people.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the steps involved in stimulus control therapy and explain how they work to reduce sleep problems.

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Stimulus control therapy is a behavioral...

Question 19

In general, instances of aggression are more common inpeople's dreams than are instances of friendliness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to one of the Focus on Neuroscience sections in the consciousness chapter, which of the following has a profoundand long-lasting effect on the brain's dopamine reward system?

Accepted Answer

A)  REM sleep deprivation
B)  hypnosis
C)  addictive drugs
D)  meditation

Exam 4: Consciousness and Its Variations

According to one of the Focus on Neuroscience sections in the consciousness chapter, which of the following has a profoundand long-lasting effect on the brain's dopamine reward system?

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_____ is the most common sleep complaint among adults.

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John is blind and is therefore unable to detect the light that normally sets the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) . If he is like most blind people:

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What are beta brain waves and alpha brain waves, and when are we most likely to experience them?

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A parasomnia that involves abnormal sexual behaviors and experiences during NREM stage 3 and 4 slow-wave sleep, such as masturbation, sleepsex talking, groping or fondling their bed partner's genitals, or sexual intercourse, is called:

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The In Focus box titled"What You Really Want to Know About Sleep" discusses the topic of sleep walking, making the point that:

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In a normal sleeper, a complete cycle of REM and NREM sleep is about 90 minutes long.

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At the beginning of the twentieth century, many of the leading psychologists rejected the study of consciousness in favor of studying outwardly observable behaviors.

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Discuss the effects of methamphetamine, including its effectson the brain.

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Sleep terrors are the same as:

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As you are lying in bed, your mind begins to drift and you become increasingly drowsy. During this short, transitional stage of sleep you disengage from the routine sounds in your environment. This sleep stage is called:

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According to the information discussed in the In Focus boxtitled "What You Really Want to Know About Sleep," whichof the following statements is FALSE?

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Sleepwalkers are completely unresponsive to what is going on around them, including suggestions from other people.

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Explain the role of sunlight and darkness, clocks, and other environmental time cues, in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.

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Angela has trouble falling asleep at night, hates getting up inthe morning, and takes a long time to feel alert once she doesget up. According to the Enhancing Well-Being with Psychology section, which of the following strategies might help Angela deal with her sleep problems?

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding parasomnias?

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In general, instances of aggression are more common inpeople's dreams than are instances of friendliness.

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Describe the steps involved in stimulus control therapy and explain how they work to reduce sleep problems.

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People with narcolepsy tend to have extremely low levels of_____, a special class of neurotransmitters that are produced exclusively by neurons in the hypothalamus.

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The active ingredient in marijuana is:

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