Question 1

A progressive decrease in one's response to a drug with repeated and prolonged use is called

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A)   withdrawal.
B)   habituation.
C)   dependency.
D)   tolerance.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Narcotics are drugs that

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A)   are derived from opium and are capable of relieving pain.
B)   are derived from the hemp plant.
C)   cause distortions in sensory and perceptual experience.
D)   tend to increase central nervous system activation and behavioral activity.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Categories of psychoactive drugs that are associated with a high risk of a lethal overdose include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   alcohol.
B)   sedatives.
C)   hallucinogens.
D)   narcotics.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The observations that many approaches to meditation are rooted in Eastern religions and some societies use hallucinogens in religious practices best reflect the unifying theme in psychology that

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A)   behavior is determined by multiple causes.
B)   behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.
C)   psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
D)   people's experience of the world is highly subjective.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Research has shown the long-term benefits of meditation to

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A)   include benefits for physical health such as control of blood pressure.
B)   include benefits for mental health such as reducing anxiety.
C)   include benefits for both physical and mental health.
D)   be greatly exaggerated by advocates of meditation.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Research studies suggest that REM and slow-wave sleep contribute to ____________________, or a firming up of the learning that takes place during the day.

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memory con...

Question 7

The most widely used recreational drug in our society is

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A)   ecstasy.
B)   marijuana.
C)   alcohol.
D)   amphetamines.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Dr. Dow has developed a new drug that works as a stimulant. It is likely that this drug will

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A)   increase release of dopamine and norepinephrine.
B)   decrease release of dopamine and norepinephrine.
C)   block the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.
D)   enhance the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is likely to produce highly subjective events?

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A)   hypnosis
B)   meditation
C)   psychoactive drugs
D)   All of the above can produce highly subjective events.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Researchers have recently found that carefully timed exposure to melatonin will help shift workers adapt to rotating shift schedules.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Jackson broke his back when he fell off the roof. He was in a tremendous amount of pain while he was in the hospital. To help him deal with the pain while his back healed, Jackson's physician most likely prescribed

Accepted Answer

A)   narcotics.
B)   amphetamines.
C)   opiate-based drugs.
D)   hallucinogens.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Heather is taking a prescription drug to control her back pain. She finds that when she takes the drug she experiences some short-term drowsiness and nausea. It is likely that Heather's physician has prescribed

Accepted Answer

A)   a stimulant.
B)   a sedative.
C)   a hallucinogen.
D)   a narcotic.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Michael dreamed that he was being chased through the galaxy by ferocious interplanetary creatures. This represents the

Accepted Answer

A)   latent content of Michael's dream.
B)   manifest content of Michael's dream.
C)   subliminal content of Michael's dream.
D)   preconscious content of Michael's dream.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding snoring is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Snoring tends to decrease as people get older.
B)   Snoring is more common among men than women.
C)   Snoring is associated with sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease.
D)   Snoring is more frequent among people who are overweight.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Among the following, which drug tends to produce tolerance most SLOWLY?

Accepted Answer

A)   narcotics
B)   stimulants
C)   sedatives
D)   alcoholE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following categories of psychoactive drugs results in a gradual development of a tolerance for the drug?

Accepted Answer

A)   alcohol
B)   sedatives
C)   stimulants
D)   narcoticsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

What did William James mean by his term "the stream of consciousness"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consciousness always remains at the same level.
B)   Consciousness never stops.
C)   Consciousness is always changing.
D)   Consciousness is beyond personal control.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The ascending reticular activating system (ARAS) consists of afferent fibers running through the reticular formation that influence physiological ____________________.

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Question 19

The fact that the alterations of consciousness produced by drugs depend significantly on personal expectations illustrates which of the following unifying themes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychology is empirical.
B)   Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
C)   Behavior is determined by multiple causes.
D)   Our experience of the world is highly subjective.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The combined effect of certain drugs can be much greater than the sum of the effects of each one alone. Such an effect is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)   additive.
B)   polymorphous.
C)   multiplicative.
D)   synergistic.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 10: Variations in Consciousness Part 2

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Researchers have recently found that carefully timed exposure to melatonin will help shift workers adapt to rotating shift schedules.

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Research studies suggest that REM and slow-wave sleep contribute to ____________________, or a firming up of the learning that takes place during the day.

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Heather is taking a prescription drug to control her back pain. She finds that when she takes the drug she experiences some short-term drowsiness and nausea. It is likely that Heather's physician has prescribed

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Jackson broke his back when he fell off the roof. He was in a tremendous amount of pain while he was in the hospital. To help him deal with the pain while his back healed, Jackson's physician most likely prescribed

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Dr. Dow has developed a new drug that works as a stimulant. It is likely that this drug will

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