Psychology Chapter 5b Flashcards
Which of the following is FALSE concerning sleep cycles?
Mid-afternoon sleepiness is not a natural part of the sleep cycle and indicates sleep loss.
A small percentage of people are short sleepers, averaging five or less hours of sleep a night.
Total sleep time declines through the lifespan.
When clocks and indicators of light and dark are removed, people tend to shift to a sleep-awake cycle that is greater than 24 hours.
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While you are watching TV, your mind begins to drift and you become increasingly drowsy. You know the television is on, but you cannot distinguish which program is on. Then, your friend says, “You’re asleep.” You quickly state, “No, I’m not,” but you really were. The sleep stage described would be
Stage 3 of NREM sleep.
REM sleep.
Stage 2 of NREM sleep.
Stage 1 of NREM sleep.
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Concerning REM and NREM sleep, which of the following statements is TRUE?
Brain areas associated with emotion are less active during REM sleep.
REM sleep decreases as daytime stress increases.
NREM sleep is deepest early in the night during the first few stage 4 periods.
Incorrect Response
Consolidation of memories tends to occur during NREM sleep.
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Which of the following best describes the effect of alcohol on sleep?
It increases REM sleep but decreases the deeper stages of sleep.
It has no significant impact on the quality or quantity of sleep.
It increases the quantity of sleep by increasing the length of all stages of sleep.
It decreases the quality of sleep by reducing REM sleep.
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Alesha is 13 and has been studying hard for two important tests. As a result, she has only had four hours of sleep the last two nights. Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur?
She will have more trouble staying alert during boring tasks than more complex ones.
It will take several nights of good sleep for her to recover from the sleep loss.
When sitting in her classes, she may fall into microsleeps.
The rapid physical changes that occur during puberty increase her need for sleep.
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According to Freud’s landmark book, The Interpretation of Dreams, dreams are very often a means of
telling oneself about feelings that need to be “re-owned.”
recording and solving daytime problems.
wish fulfillment.
categorizing one’s experience.
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Insisting on a regular schedule for sleep helps establish a firm body rhythm. This is best achieved by linking a response, such as sleeping, with a specific stimulus, such as going to bed at a specific time, a technique known as
relaxation response.
stimulus control.
sleep restriction.
paradoxical intention.
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Regarding somnambulists, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
Somnanbulists walk with closed eyes so they may fall over objects or fall off steps.
Sleepwalking occurs during NREM stages 3 and 4 sleep.
Sleepwalking is the outward expression of dream content.
Sleepwalking occurs most often in association with narcolepsy.
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Kim only has one or two alcoholic drinks when she goes out to a restaurant with her friends a few times a month. Kim’s pattern of drug-taking behavior would be classified as
experimental.
compulsive.
social-recreational.
situational.
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According to your textbook, which of the following drugs causes a physical dependence?
MDMA
LSD
GHB
mescaline
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Regarding amphetamine use, which of the following statements is FALSE?
Amphetamines can cause amphetamine psychosis with repeated use, damaging the brain.
The effects of amphetamines are due to their ability to supply the body with extra energy.
Amphetamines rapidly produce a drug tolerance.
Amphetamine abusers typically go on binges lasting several days, after which they “crash” from a lack of sleep and food.
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Regarding caffeine, which of the following statements is FALSE?
Caffeine is the most frequently used psychoactive drug in North America.
A person drinking as little as 2.5 cups of coffee a day may experience intensified anxiety.
People who drink 15 to 20 cups of coffee a day often show symptoms of caffeinism.
Caffeine stimulates the brain by causing more neurotransmitters to be released that inhibit nerve activity.
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Regarding alcohol abuse, which of the following statements is FALSE?
Binge drinking is considered four or more drinks in a short time for men and three or more for women.
Research has shown that teenagers and young adults who drink heavily may lose as much as 10 percent of their brain power, particularly in areas related to memory.
Relatives of those who abuse alcohol are at greater risk for becoming alcohol abusers themselves.
One American dies every 20 minutes in an alcohol-related car crash.
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Regarding marijuana, which of the following statements is FALSE?
Chronic marijuana users score lower on IQ tests; however, scores rebound within a month after the person quits using marijuana.
Marijuana use has been found to be associated with a variety of mental health problems including psychosis among chronic users.
Activity levels in the cerebellum are higher than normal in marijuana abusers.
THC can activate neurons that have endocannabinoid receptors.
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It is finals week, and Alisha has a class in which the instructor has decided to surprise the students with either an essay exam or a true-false questions exam. When Alisha begins to study, she realizes that even though there is a chance the exam could be all true-false questions, she will need to study as if it is going to be an essay exam. Which of the following applies to Alisha’s behavior in this situation?
Alisha used her unconscious monitoring skills to help guide her behavior.
Alisha used her metacognitive knowledge skills to help guide her behavior.
Alisha used her metacognitive monitoring skills to help guide her behavior.
Alisha used her unconscious knowledge skills to help guide her behavior.
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