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Alcohol consumption is LEAST likely to make people more


A) fearful.
B) aggressive.
C) self-conscious.
D) sexually daring.

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Although many experienced drivers cannot accurately explain how they do it,most know how to turn successfully from a left to a right lane of traffic.This best illustrates the value of


A) sequential processing.
B) blindsight.
C) change blindness.
D) unconscious processing.

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The American Psychiatric Association now categorizes the severity of substance use disorder according to


A) its effect on the person's social life but not on his or her physical health.
B) the form of the substance involved.
C) the number of disruptive symptoms involved.
D) whether the drug is legally available to an individual.

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Compared with alpha and beta waves,delta waves are


A) slower and smaller.
B) faster and larger.
C) slower and larger.
D) faster and smaller.

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The brain waves associated with REM (R) sleep are most similar to those of


A) N1 sleep.
B) N2 sleep.
C) N3 sleep.
D) an awake but relaxed state.

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Among older adults,more frequently disrupted sleep also disrupts


A) memory consolidation.
B) REM rebound.
C) the production of free radicals.
D) night terrors.

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Which of the following typically occur(s) during REM (R) sleep?


A) night terrors
B) genital arousal
C) bed-wetting
D) muscular tension

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The body is internally aroused,with waking-like brain activity,yet asleep and externally calm during which sleep stage?


A) paradoxical sleep
B) N2 sleep
C) N1 sleep
D) N3

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A recurring sleep stage during which most vivid dreams commonly occur is known as ________ sleep.


A) N1
B) N2
C) N3
D) REM (R)

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The large,slow brain waves associated with N3 sleep are called


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

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After drinking three cans of beer,Akiva felt less guilty about the way he mistreated his wife and children.Akiva's reduced guilt most likely resulted from the fact that his alcohol consumption has


A) destroyed some of his brain cells.
B) reduced his self-awareness.
C) directed his attention to the future.
D) increased his level of sympathetic nervous system arousal.

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One study found that driving accident rates were higher among Virginia 16- to 18-year-olds whose


A) metabolic rates were higher than average.
B) father or mother suffered from sleep apnea.
C) cortisol levels were lower than average.
D) high school classes started early in the day.

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Which of the following is true in relation to serotonin and Ecstasy?


A) Ecstasy interferes with serotonin's control of the circadian clock.
B) Ecstasy encourages the reuptake of serotonin.
C) Ecstasy doubles the reuptake of serotonin.
D) Ecstasy use promotes serotonin's control of the circadian clock.

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When Alissa awakened during a period of REM sleep,she reported experiencing intense fear.A PET scan most likely would reveal that her REM sleep was associated with increased activity in her


A) superchiasmatic nucleus.
B) frontal lobes.
C) pineal gland.
D) amygdala.

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Julie consistently fails to get as much sleep as she needs.This is most likely to place her at an increased risk of


A) narcolepsy.
B) night terrors.
C) sleep apnea.
D) gaining weight.

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Because she was listening to the news on the radio,Mrs.Schultz didn't perceive a word her husband was saying.Her experience best illustrates


A) change blindness.
B) blindsight.
C) dual processing.
D) the cocktail party effect.

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The ability to focus our attention in order to learn a complex concept best illustrates the value of


A) change blindness.
B) dual processing.
C) blindsight.
D) consciousness.

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Brain regions that are active as people learn to perform a visual-discrimination task are especially likely to be active again later as they experience


A) night terrors.
B) narcolepsy.
C) sleep apnea.
D) REM sleep.

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Which of the following activities is the most dangerous to engage in while driving?


A) talking to a passenger in the car
B) talking on the phone using a Bluetooth device
C) talking on the cell phone while holding the phone and driving
D) texting while driving

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The best indication that dreaming serves a necessary biological function is provided by the fact that


A) most dreams are psychologically meaningless.
B) the disruption of REM sleep leads to narcolepsy.
C) most mammals experience REM rebound.
D) sexual tension is naturally discharged during REM sleep.

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