AP Psychology Consciousness

What is the memory process that locates stored information and returns it to consciousness?

• retrieval

• encoding

• storage

• interference

What is the state of consciousness characterized by deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility?

• A) Hypnosis

• B) Meditation

• C) Sleep

• D) Daydreaming

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles?

• A) Hippocampus

• B) Hypothalamus

• C) Amygdala

• D) Cerebellum

What is the term for the internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle?

• A) Circadian Rhythm

• B) Ultradian Rhythm

• C) Infradian Rhythm

• D) Biorhythm

Which stage of sleep is most associated with vivid dreams?

• A) Stage 1

• B) Stage 2

• C) REM Sleep

• D) Stage 4

What is the phenomenon where a person is aware they are dreaming and can control the dream?

• A) Lucid Dreaming

• B) Sleep Paralysis

• C) Night Terrors

• D) Sleepwalking

Which neurotransmitter is most associated with the regulation of mood and sleep?

• A) Dopamine

• B) Serotonin

• C) Acetylcholine

• D) GABA

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks?

• A) Insomnia

• B) Narcolepsy

• C) Sleep Apnea

• D) Restless Leg Syndrome

Which theory suggests that dreams are the brain's way of making sense of random neural activity?

• A) Activation-Synthesis Theory

• B) Information Processing Theory

• C) Psychoanalytic Theory

• D) Cognitive Development Theory

What is the effect of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance?

• A) Improved memory

• B) Decreased attention

• C) Enhanced creativity

• D) Increased alertness