Question 1

A long-distance truck driver who abuses a drug in order to stay awake for long hours would probably be an abuser of

Accepted Answer

A)  PCP.
B)  amphetamines.
C)  benzodiazepines.
D)  GHB.

Question 2

In order to eliminate a nightmare, Farah changes the dream in her mind and then mentally repeats the changed dream content several times before she goes back to sleep. Farah is using the technique called

Accepted Answer

A)  activation-synthesis.
B)  REM rebound.
C)  paradoxical intention.
D)  imagery rehearsal.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about GHB is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  GHB inhibits the gag reflex.
B)  GHB is classified as a controlled substance.
C)  GHB is classified as a stimulant.
D)  GHB is addictive.

Question 4

It is possible to learn to use dreams for our own purposes. For example, to modify nightmares, we can use

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary displacement.
B)  imagery rehearsal.
C)  dream condensation.
D)  dream sublimation.

Question 5

Zhen seems to fall asleep in the middle of a conversation. She has even suffered one of these sleep attacks while standing. Zhen appears to be suffering from the sleep disturbance called __________.

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Question 6

Sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)  being an innate biological rhythm.
B)  being necessary for life in humans.
C)  giving way temporarily in times of great danger.
D)  being a total loss of consciousness.

Question 7

For most smokers, withdrawal from nicotine causes all of the following symptoms EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)  somnambulism.
B)  sweating.
C)  cramps and digestive upset.
D)  headaches and irritability.

Question 8

Cara tried cannabis because she was curious about what effects this drug would have on her. Cara's pattern of psychoactive drug use would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental.
B)  compulsive.
C)  instrumental
D)  social-recreational.

Question 9

The endocannabinoid receptor sites where THC and CBD bind to produce their effects are found in large numbers in the brain area considered to be the seat of human consciousness, which is the

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular activating system.
B)  limbic system.
C)  prefrontal cortex.
D)  medulla-pons region.

Question 10

After 60 hours without sleep, a person may suffer from confusion, disorientation, delusions, and mild hallucinations, a condition known as temporary __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The effects of meditation include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased immune system activity.
B)  lowered heart rate.
C)  increased muscle relaxation.
D)  decreased blood pressure.

Question 12

Regarding abuse, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  One American dies every 20 minutes in an alcohol-related car crash.
B)  Binge drinking is responsible for deaths of 1,800 U.S. college students each year and thousands of trips to the emergency room.
C)  Binge drinking is considered three or more drinks in a short time for men and two or more for women.
D)  Children of alcoholics and those who have other relatives who abuse alcohol are at greater risk for becoming alcohol abusers themselves.

Question 13

What does a hiker entering a fully conscious state of mindfulness meditation at the Grand Canyon, an aspiring actor in New York being hypnotized to help reduce her stage fright, and man drinking three cups of cappuccino have in common? They are all

Accepted Answer

A)  experiencing altered states of consciousness.
B)  likely to experience varying degrees of sane hallucinations.
C)  experiencing somnambulism.
D)  going through condensation of their mental processes.

Question 14

The most popular illicit drug in America is

Accepted Answer

A)  cannabis.
B)  crystal meth.
C)  cocaine.
D)  MDMA.

Question 15

Which of the following drugs cause(s) more neurotransmitters to be released, which, in turn, increases the activity of the brain cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  cocaine
C)  amphetamines
D)  nicotine

Question 16

The best advice to give a fellow student who has problems falling asleep is to

Accepted Answer

A)  try to make up for lost sleep the next day by napping or going to bed early.
B)  have a glass of wine before trying to go to sleep.
C)  schedule time in the early evening to write down worries or concerns and what you will do about them the next day.
D)  do aerobics or calisthenics right before going to bed so you will be tired.

Question 17

Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASCs) , which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  During an altered state of consciousness, there are distinct shifts in our memories, time sense, emotions, and suggestibility.
B)  Very few people have ever experienced more than one type of ASC.
C)  Most people do realize when they are experiencing an altered state of consciousness.
D)  Heightened self-awareness is an important feature of many ASCs.

Question 18

Regarding lucid dreaming, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lucid dreaming tends to increase REM sleep paralysis.
B)  People who have lucid dreams tend to feel a sense of emotional well-being.
C)  Lucid dreaming is a way to voluntarily enter altered states of consciousness without the risks of taking mind-altering drugs.
D)  A person can revise nightmares during lucid dreaming to make them less fearful or to solve problems.

Question 19

Regarding amphetamine use, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amphetamines rapidly produce a drug tolerance.
B)  Amphetamines can cause amphetamine psychosis with repeated use damaging the brain.
C)  Amphetamine abusers typically go on binges lasting several days, after which they "crash" from a lack of sleep and food.
D)  The effects of amphetamines are due to their ability to supply the body with extra energy.

Question 20

Javier and his friends have been "bar hopping" all night and are drunk. They see a car with a sticker on it from a rival college. Without a second thought, they vandalize the car. This serious lack of thought and normal behavioral restraint is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol myopia.
B)  binge drinking.
C)  divergent thinking.
D)  alcohol psychosis.

Exam 5: States of Consciousness

In order to eliminate a nightmare, Farah changes the dream in her mind and then mentally repeats the changed dream content several times before she goes back to sleep. Farah is using the technique called

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Sleep is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT for

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Which of the following statements about GHB is FALSE?

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Cara tried cannabis because she was curious about what effects this drug would have on her. Cara's pattern of psychoactive drug use would be classified as

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