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Intro to Psych Chapter 5 Study Guide

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mental states other than ordinarily waking consciousness, such as sleep, dreaming, and hypnosis, are known as __________

a)

intentional blindness

b)
subconscious thought patterns
c)
normal states of awareness
d)
altered states of consciousness
2.

Which of the following is the best description of circadian rhythms?

a)
Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles that regulate biological processes.
b)
Circadian rhythms are random fluctuations in energy levels.
c)
Circadian rhythms are 12-hour cycles that affect sleep.
d)
Circadian rhythms are seasonal changes in behavior.
3.

Which of the following is the best definition of consciousness?

a)
The process of analyzing data without emotional involvement.
b)
A state of deep sleep where no thoughts occur.
c)
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, thoughts, and surroundings.
d)
The ability to perceive external stimuli without any self-awareness.
4.

Drug taking that causes emotional or psychological harm to the drug user or others is known as _______.

a)

addiction

b)

physical dependence

c)

psychological dependence

d)

drug abuse

5.

Mental activities that require minimal attention without affecting other activities are called _______ processes.

a)

automatic

b)

controlled

c)

conscious

d)

peripheral

6.

The sleep stage marked by irregular breathing, eye movements, high-frequency brain waves, and dreaing is called ________ sleep.

a)
NREM sleep
b)
Deep sleep
c)
Light sleep
d)
REM sleep
7.

As you read the text from the book, you should ___________

a)

be in an altered state of consciousness (ASC)

b)

employ controlled processing

c)

let your system of consciousness take charge

d)

employ automatic processing

8.

Research on the effects of meditation has found _________.

a)

an increase in blood pressure

b)

a reduction in stress

c)

a lack of evidence for changes in any physiological functions

d)

all of these options.

9.

A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks is known as ________.

a)

dyssomnia

b)

parasomnia

c)

narcolepsy

d)

sleep apnea

10.

Depressants include all of the following except _________

a)

tobacco

b)

anti-anxiety drugs

c)

alcohol

d)

Rohypnol

11.

Altered states of consciousness (ASCs) can be achieved in which of the following ways?

a)

During sleep & dreaming

b)

Via chemical channels

c)

Through hypnosis & meditation

d)

In all these ways

12.

The ________ theory says that sleep allows us to replenish what was depleted during daytime activities.

a)

conservation of energy

b)

behavioral necessity

c)

evolutionary/circadian

d)

repair/restoration

13.

Psychoactive drugs ___________

a)

change conscious awareness, mood, or perception

b)

are addictive, mind altering, and dangerous to your health

c)

are illegal unless prescribed by a medical professional

d)

have all of these effects

14.

The __________ theory suggests dreams are a by-products of random stimulation of brain cells.

a)

activation-synthesis

b)

manifest-content

c)

wish fulfillment

d)

information processing

15.

Which of the following is NOT associated with hypnosis?

a)

the use of imagination

b)

exceptional memory

c)

a passive, receptive attitude

d)

decreased pain

16.

___________ act on the brain and nervous system to increase overall activity and responsiveness

a)
Depressants
b)
Hallucinogens
c)

Opiates/opioids

d)
Stimulants
17.

___________ is an ASC characterized by a deep relaxation and a trance like state of heightened suggestibility and intense focus.

a)

Meditation

b)

Amphetamine psychosis

c)

Hypnosis

d)

Daydreaming

18.

How do agonist drugs differ from antagonists drugs.

a)
Agonists inhibit receptors; antagonists enhance them.
b)
Agonists block receptors; antagonists activate them.
c)
Agonists activate receptors; antagonists block them.
d)
Agonists neutralize receptors; antagonists stimulate them.
19.

Which of the following is TRUE?

a)

Consciousness exists on a continuum.

b)

Selective attention allows us to control our stream of consciousness.

c)

Our consciousness varies i its level of awareness.

d)

All of these options are true.