AP Psychology FAQ 2.3

Which term can be defined as our subjective awareness of ourselves and our environment?

• Hypnosis

• Sleep

• Activation synthesis

• Consciousness

• Dissociation

What is the name of our biological clock that regulates bodily rhythms and occurs in a 24-hour cycle?

• Sleep

• Circadian Rhythm

• Alpha Waves

• Hypnagogic Sensations

• Moon Cycles

Which type of wave is shown in deep sleep (NREM-3)?

• Alpha

• Theta

• Beta

• Delta

• Zulu

Which sleep disorder is characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks?

• Insomnia

• Narcolespsy

• Sleep Apnea

• Insomnia

• Night Terrors

According to Freud, our dreams have an underlying meaning. What is this underlying meaning called?

• Latent Content

• Manifest Content

• Dream Activation

• Information Processing

• Synthesis Theory

Which type of drug reduces neural activity and slows body function?

• Depressant

• Stimulant

• Hallucinogen

• Uppers

• LSD

What is the discomfort and distress that follows discontinuing an addictive drug or behavior?

• Tolerance

• Addiction

• Withdrawal

• Depressant

• Stimulant

Which type of drug distorts perceptions and evokes sensory images in the absence of sensory input?

• Depressants

• Stimulants

• Hallucinogens

• Amphetamines

• Barbiturates

After flying from California to New York, Arthur experienced a restless, sleepless night. His problem was most likely caused by a disruption of his normal

• dopamine production.

• circadian rhythm.

• hypnagogic sensations.

• alpha wave patterns.

• manifest content.

Obesity is a risk factor for developing which of the following sleep disorders?

• night terrors

• sleepwalking

• sleep apnea

• insomnia

• sleep talking