AP Psych Unit 5: States of Conciousness

Front

During the night, Alicia stops breathing repeatedly, frequently gasps for air, and snores loudly at regular intervals. Alicia is most likely suffering from which condition?

Back

Sleep apnea

Front

In adult humans, what is typically true of REM sleep?

Back

It is correlated with dreaming.

Front

Why did Jeff feel lethargic for a few days after flying to Spain, despite sleeping on the flight?

Back

His circadian rhythm has been disrupted.

Front

What did Sigmund Freud believe dream analysis was useful for?

Back

gaining insight into unconscious motives

Front

Which group of characteristics best describes the REM sleep stage?

Back

Fast breathing, relatively high heart rate, relatively high blood pressure

Front

Sally says her dream about going to a circus is her brain making sense of random stimulation from the brain stem. Which theory of dreaming does this align with?

Back

Activation-synthesis

Front

A patient reports constant sleepiness. Tests reveal frequent sleep disruptions due to interrupted breathing and brief awakenings. What is the likely diagnosis?

Back

Sleep apnea

Front

Cocaine blocks the reuptake of which neurotransmitter?

Back

Dopamine

Front

What is lucid dreaming?

Back

Having dreams in which you are aware that you are dreaming

Front

Which chemical is most closely associated with sleep?

Back

Melatonin