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States of Consciousness Test Review

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The vast sum of operations of the mind that take place outside of our awareness:

a)

Unconscious

b)

Subconscious

c)

Conscious

d)

Superconscious

2.

Circadian rhythms are the physical, mental, and behavioral changes an organism experiences over a _____ cycle.

a)

24 hour

b)

36 hour

c)

monthly

d)

yearly

3.

The approximate length of the human sleep cycle is:

a)

30 minutes

b)

60 minutes

c)

90 minutes

d)

120 minutes

4.

The alignment of the biological clock rhythm to external time cues, such as the natural dark-light cycle:

a)

Entrainment

b)

REM rebound

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Somnambulism

5.

Which brain waves are present during NREM 3 sleep?

a)

Beta

b)

Alpha

c)

Delta

d)

Gamma

6.

About what percentage of our sleep time is spent in REM?

a)

20%

b)

50%

c)

80%

d)

90%

7.

Which occurs during NREM 2?

a)

K-complexes and sleep spindles

b)

Dreams and nightmares

c)

Secretion of the growth hormone and sleepwalking

d)

Heart rate increase and quick movements of the eyes

8.

Dreams allow the brain to restore, recharge, and organize. This describes which dream theory?

a)

Threat simulation

b)

Information processing

c)

Activation synthesis

d)

Physiological function

9.

The hidden meaning of a dream, according to psychoanalytic theory/Freud:

a)

Manifest content

b)

Latent content

c)

Dissociated content

d)

Lucid content

10.

Which dream theory states that dreams help to develop and preserve the brain's neural pathways?

a)

Activation synthesis

b)

Physiological function

c)

Information processing

d)

Psychoanalytic

11.

Dreams embody our thoughts about ourselves, others, and the world:

a)

Activation synthesis theory

b)

Physiological functioning theory

c)

Information processing theory

d)

Cognitive theory

12.

Lynn has narcolepsy. Strong emotions, especially laughter, cause her to suffer a sudden physical collapse. This is called:

a)

Cataplexy

b)

Somnambulism

c)

Hypnic myoclonia

d)

Sleep apnea

13.

Narcolepsy is thought to be due to:

a)

Large tonsils

b)

Low adenosine

c)

Low hypocretin

d)

Low melatonin

14.

A chronic dysregulation of a person's circadian rhythm compared to those of the general population and societal norms:

a)

Idiopathic hypersomnia

b)

Delayed sleep phase syndrome

c)

Sleep apnea

d)

Narcolepsy

15.

Night terrors occur during which stage of sleep?

a)

NREM 1

b)

NREM 2

c)

NREM 3

d)

REM

16.

Which involves aggressively acting out dreams?

a)

REM Rebound

b)

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

c)

Bruxism

d)

Restless Legs Syndrome

17.

The sleep control center of the brain is the:

a)

Temporal lobe

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Hippocampus

d)

Corpus callosum

18.

Idiopathic hypersomnia is characterized by:

a)

teeth grinding during sleep

b)

pauses in breathing during sleep

c)

excessive tiredness with no known cause

d)

sudden attacks of REM sleep

19.

Scientific research indicates teens should get about _______ hours of sleep per night.

a)

6 - 8

b)

7 - 9

c)

8 - 10

d)

9 - 12

20.

The theory that hypnosis causes a dissociation, or split, in consciousness:

a)

Divided consciousness theory

b)

Social influence theory

c)

Cognitive-behavioral theory

d)

Split brain theory

21.

Which is an example of a post-hypnotic suggestion?

a)

"You will crave healthy foods, and junk foods will taste bland."

b)

"You are becoming very sleepy."

c)

"I am in the present moment."

d)

"With each word I say, you will feel more and more relaxed."

22.

Meditation involves:

a)

Delta waves

b)

Quieting the mind

c)

Suggestions to help us achieve a goal

d)

Recalling childhood memories

23.

In the 1700's, he put people into a trance-like state and used magnets to "cure" them:

a)

Ernest Hilgard

b)

Sigmund Freud

c)

Franz Anton Mesmer

d)

Calvin Hall

24.

Hypnosis has been proven to:

a)

Relieve pain

b)

Cause REM rebound

c)

Enhance the accuracy of memory

d)

Cure psychotic disorders

25.

Good sleep hygiene involves sleeping in a __________ room.

a)

cool, dark

b)

warm, dark

c)

cool, dimly lit

d)

warm, dimly lit

26.

Your ability to pick out a single person's voice in a crowded room is an example of:

a)

Consciousness

b)

Selective attention

c)

Absolute threshold

d)

Streaming

27.

Which of the following environmental cues primarily suppresses the production of melatonin?

a)

Darkness

b)

Bright light

c)

White noise

d)

A lavender scent

28.

What is the primary function of an electroencephalograph (EEG)?

a)
  • To track blood flow and oxygen consumption in the brain

b)
  • To record the electrical activity of the brain

c)
  • To measure magnetic fields produced by brain activity

d)
  • To create a 3D image of the brain using X-rays

29.

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?

a)

NREM 1

b)

NREM 2

c)

NREM 3

d)

REM

30.

Which of the following is a documented effect of chronic sleep deprivation?

a)

Weakened immune system

b)

Decreased hunger

c)

Increased activity in the frontal cortex

d)

Lower blood pressure and heart rate

31.

Mr. Brinks is tired in the morning, and he wakes up with jaw pain and teeth sensitivity. Which disorder does he likely have?

a)

Sleep apnea

b)

Bruxism

c)

Idiopathic hypersomnia

d)

Somnambulism

32.

Which stage of sleep drops out of the cycle as we approach morning?

a)

REM

b)

NREM 2

c)

NREM 3

33.

Check which are true about NREM 1 sleep:

a)

Lightest sleep

b)

Hypnic jerks may occur

c)

Hallucinations may occur

d)

Alpha and theta waves present

34.

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)

a nightmare

b)

insomnia

c)

a night terror

d)

sleep apnea

35.

Which person is most likely to be successfully hypnotized?

a)

Paul, who is very imaginative

b)

Lila, who falls asleep easily

c)

Kara, who is very logical

d)

Mark, who is easily distracted

36.

The social influence theory says that hypnosis occurs because:

a)

Supernatural forces take over

b)

People behave in ways expected of them

c)

Brain waves change

d)

People lose all control

37.

How does caffeine make you feel more awake?

a)

It blocks adenosine receptors, preventing drowsiness

b)

It binds to adrenaline receptors directly, making the heart beat faster

c)

It decreases dopamine, which boosts energy

d)

It slows down blood flow to the brain, increasing mental clarity

38.

Check those which are benefits of meditation:

a)

Lower blood pressure

b)

Lessened anxiety

c)

Improved concentration

d)

Fast weight loss

39.

Somnambulism is another word for:

a)

sleepwalking

b)

sleep-talking

c)

insomnia

d)

hypnosis

40.

Check which are true about REM sleep:

a)

Vivid dreams occur

b)

The body experiences muscle paralysis

c)

Heart rate and breathing slow

d)

Brain activity is similar to being awake

41.

Which of the following does the acronym REM stand for?

a)
  • Restorative Energy Movement

b)
  • Rapid Eye Movement

c)
  • Randomized Electron Motion

d)
  • Relaxed Essential Medulla