States of Conciousness

Which of the following best describes the circadian rhythm?

• the pattern of emotional ups and downs we routinely experience

• a pattern of biological functioning that occurs on a roughly 24-hour cycle

• the cycle of five distinct stages that we experience during a normal night's sleep

Which psychoactive drug category produces sensory stimuli in the absence of sensory input?

• Stimulant

• Hallucinogen

• Depressant

Why is REM sleep considered a paradox?

• our heart rate is slow and steady, while our breathing is highly irregular

• we are deeply asleep but can be awakened easily

• our nervous system is highly active, while our voluntary muscles hardly move

When would someone typically walk or talk in their sleep?

• NREM-1

• NREM-2

• NREM-3

• REM

Which of the following describes the hidden underlying meaning of a dream, according to Freud?

• Manifest Content

• Latent Content

Which sleep disorder is characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep and repeated momentary awakenings?

• Insomnia

• Sleep Apnea

• Narcolepsy

• Night Terrors

Which sleep disorder is characterized by persistent problems of falling asleep and/or staying asleep?

• Insomnia

• Sleep Apnea

• Narcolepsy

• Night Terrors

What is REM rebound?

• the tendency for REM sleep to INCREASE following REM sleep deprivation created by repeated awakenings during REM sleep

• the tendency for REM sleep to DECREASE following REM sleep deprivation created by repeated awakenings during REM sleep

The need for an increased amount of a drug to achieve the same effect as before is called

• tolerance
• withdrawal
• hallucinogen
• depressant

Dreams are the brain dealing with stress and events of a given day could be a statement from someone who believes which theory?

• information-processing theory
• activation-synthesis theory
• Freud's dream theory
• dissociation theory