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WorksheetsStates of Consciousness Test Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 14mins
The vast sum of operations of the mind that take place outside of our awareness:
Unconscious
Subconscious
Conscious
Superconscious
Circadian rhythms are the physical, mental, and behavioral changes an organism experiences over a _____ cycle.
24 hour
36 hour
monthly
yearly
The approximate length of the human sleep cycle is:
30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The alignment of the biological clock rhythm to external time cues, such as the natural dark-light cycle:
Entrainment
REM rebound
Homeostasis
Somnambulism
Which brain waves are present during NREM 3 sleep?
Beta
Alpha
Delta
Gamma
About what percentage of our sleep time is spent in REM?
20%
50%
80%
90%
Which occurs during NREM 2?
K-complexes and sleep spindles
Dreams and nightmares
Secretion of the growth hormone and sleepwalking
Heart rate increase and quick movements of the eyes
Dreams allow the brain to restore, recharge, and organize. This describes which dream theory?
Threat simulation
Information processing
Activation synthesis
Physiological function
The hidden meaning of a dream, according to psychoanalytic theory/Freud:
Manifest content
Latent content
Dissociated content
Lucid content
Which dream theory states that dreams help to develop and preserve the brain's neural pathways?
Activation synthesis
Physiological function
Information processing
Psychoanalytic
Dreams embody our thoughts about ourselves, others, and the world:
Activation synthesis theory
Physiological functioning theory
Information processing theory
Cognitive theory
Lynn has narcolepsy. Strong emotions, especially laughter, cause her to suffer a sudden physical collapse. This is called:
Cataplexy
Somnambulism
Hypnic myoclonia
Sleep apnea
Narcolepsy is thought to be due to:
Large tonsils
Low adenosine
Low hypocretin
Low melatonin
A chronic dysregulation of a person's circadian rhythm compared to those of the general population and societal norms:
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Delayed sleep phase syndrome
Sleep apnea
Narcolepsy
Night terrors occur during which stage of sleep?
NREM 1
NREM 2
NREM 3
REM
Which involves aggressively acting out dreams?
REM Rebound
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Bruxism
Restless Legs Syndrome
The sleep control center of the brain is the:
Temporal lobe
Hypothalamus
Hippocampus
Corpus callosum
Idiopathic hypersomnia is characterized by:
teeth grinding during sleep
pauses in breathing during sleep
excessive tiredness with no known cause
sudden attacks of REM sleep
Scientific research indicates teens should get about _______ hours of sleep per night.
6 - 8
7 - 9
8 - 10
9 - 12
The theory that hypnosis causes a dissociation, or split, in consciousness:
Divided consciousness theory
Social influence theory
Cognitive-behavioral theory
Split brain theory
Which is an example of a post-hypnotic suggestion?
"You will crave healthy foods, and junk foods will taste bland."
"You are becoming very sleepy."
"I am in the present moment."
"With each word I say, you will feel more and more relaxed."
Meditation involves:
Delta waves
Quieting the mind
Suggestions to help us achieve a goal
Recalling childhood memories
In the 1700's, he put people into a trance-like state and used magnets to "cure" them:
Ernest Hilgard
Sigmund Freud
Franz Anton Mesmer
Calvin Hall
Hypnosis has been proven to:
Relieve pain
Cause REM rebound
Enhance the accuracy of memory
Cure psychotic disorders
Good sleep hygiene involves sleeping in a __________ room.
cool, dark
warm, dark
cool, dimly lit
warm, dimly lit
Your ability to pick out a single person's voice in a crowded room is an example of:
Consciousness
Selective attention
Absolute threshold
Streaming
Which of the following environmental cues primarily suppresses the production of melatonin?
Darkness
Bright light
White noise
A lavender scent
What is the primary function of an electroencephalograph (EEG)?
To track blood flow and oxygen consumption in the brain
To record the electrical activity of the brain
To measure magnetic fields produced by brain activity
To create a 3D image of the brain using X-rays
You spend about 50% of your total sleep time in this stage. Your heart rate slows and your body temperature drops as you prepare for deep sleep. Which stage is it?
NREM 1
NREM 2
NREM 3
REM
Which of the following is a documented effect of chronic sleep deprivation?
Weakened immune system
Decreased hunger
Increased activity in the frontal cortex
Lower blood pressure and heart rate
Mr. Brinks is tired in the morning, and he wakes up with jaw pain and teeth sensitivity. Which disorder does he likely have?
Sleep apnea
Bruxism
Idiopathic hypersomnia
Somnambulism
Which stage of sleep drops out of the cycle as we approach morning?
REM
NREM 2
NREM 3
Check which are true about NREM 1 sleep:
Lightest sleep
Hypnic jerks may occur
Hallucinations may occur
Alpha and theta waves present
A child suddenly sits up during the night, screaming and appearing terrified. Their heart is racing, they are difficult to comfort, and they have no memory of the event the next morning. This is most likely:
a nightmare
insomnia
a night terror
sleep apnea
Which person is most likely to be successfully hypnotized?
Paul, who is very imaginative
Lila, who falls asleep easily
Kara, who is very logical
Mark, who is easily distracted
The social influence theory says that hypnosis occurs because:
Supernatural forces take over
People behave in ways expected of them
Brain waves change
People lose all control
How does caffeine make you feel more awake?
It blocks adenosine receptors, preventing drowsiness
It binds to adrenaline receptors directly, making the heart beat faster
It decreases dopamine, which boosts energy
It slows down blood flow to the brain, increasing mental clarity
Check those which are benefits of meditation:
Lower blood pressure
Lessened anxiety
Improved concentration
Fast weight loss
Somnambulism is another word for:
sleepwalking
sleep-talking
insomnia
hypnosis
Check which are true about REM sleep:
Vivid dreams occur
The body experiences muscle paralysis
Heart rate and breathing slow
Brain activity is similar to being awake
Which of the following does the acronym REM stand for?
Restorative Energy Movement
Rapid Eye Movement
Randomized Electron Motion
Relaxed Essential Medulla
