Psych 4

Question 1

learning to control bodily states with the help of machines
monitoring the states to be controlled

Answer 1

Biofeedback

Question 2

perceptions that have no direct external cause

Answer 2

Hallucinations

Question 3

drugs that produce hallucinations

Answer 3

Hallucinogens

Question 4

State of awareness

Answer 4

Consciousness

Question 5

lightest level of sleep; slower pulse; brain waves slower

Answer 5

Stage 1 and 2 of sleep

Question 6

deeper sleep; even slower brain waves; very difficult to awaken from; important for well-being

Answer 6

Stages 3 and 4 of sleep

Question 7

“Rapid Eye Movement” (after going from Stage I-IV then back to I)

Answer 7

REM sleep

Question 8

the rhythm of activity and inactivity that lasts about a day
The rhythm can be affected by things like travel and sleep disruption

Answer 8

Circadian rhythm

Question 9

the failure to get enough sleep to feel rested the next day

Answer 9

Insomnia

Question 10

frequent interruptions of breathing during sleep

Answer 10

Sleep apnea

Question 11

a condition characterized by suddenly falling asleep or feeling sleepy during the day

Answer 11

Narcolepsy

Question 12

sleep disruptions that occur during Stage IV, involving screaming, panic, or confusion

Answer 12

Night terrors

Question 13

walking or carrying out behaviors while asleep

Answer 13

Sleepwalking

Question 14

a state of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of
attention and characterized by heightened suggestibility

Answer 14

Hypnosis

Question 15

a suggestion made during hypnosis that influences a person’s behavior afterward

Answer 15

Posthypnotic Suggestion

Question 16

the focusing of attention to clear one’s mind and produce relaxation

Answer 16

Meditation

Question 17

the mental repetition of a mantra, usually a Sanskrit phrase. The participant sits with eyes closed and meditates for 15 to 20 minutes twice a day.

Answer 17

Transcendental meditation

Question 18

focuses on the present moment. For example, the participant may move his or her focus through the body from the tips of the toes to the top of the head, while paying particular attention to areas that cause pain.

Answer 18

mindfulness meditation

Question 19

a concentration on one’s respiration—the process of inhaling and exhaling.

Answer 19

Breath meditation

Question 20

(such as caffeine, nicotine, methamphetamine, and cocaine) can cause: increased energy and alertness, irritability, nervousness, headaches, and insomnia.

Answer 20

Stimulants

Question 21

opiate overdose leads to

Answer 21

respiratory failure

Question 22

(a.k.a. narcotics, such as opium, morphine and heroin) can reduce pain, cause euphoria, and induce constipation.

Answer 22

Opiates

Question 23

inhibit normal brain function. They depress the activity of the central nervous system.

Answer 23

Depressants

Question 24

Overcoming it usually involves:
Admitting there’s a problem
Entering treatment, therapy, or a program (such as AA)
Remaining drug-free and fighting relapse

Answer 24

Drug abuse and treatment

Question 25

depressants; they are not commonly prescribed any more as an overdose can lead to a coma or death.

Answer 25

Barbiturates