Question 1

Jet lag occurs whenever you change time zones quickly.Which type of trip will result in the most difficult adjustment?

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A)  flying from Los Angeles to New York
B)  flying for 11/2 hours but staying in the same time zone
C)  flying from New York to Chicago
D)  flying from New York to Los AngelesE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

In one experiment one group of students were hypnotized while another group pretended to be hypnotized.An experienced hypnotist tried to determine which were the hypnotized students and which were the fakes.What happened?

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A)  The hypnotist had trouble telling who was really hypnotized.
B)  The hypnotist could tell who was hypnotized because only the really hypnotized subjects recalled old memories.
C)  The hypnotist could tell who was hypnotized because the pretenders could not tolerate sharp pain.
D)  The hypnotist could tell who was hypnotized because only the really hypnotized subjects could express anger or other emotions on command.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

What effect does hypnosis have on memory,according to research?

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A)  Hypnosis enables people to recall unpleasant memories they had forgotten.
B)  Hypnosis improves memories going back to about age 4,but not earlier.
C)  Hypnosis improves memories going back to at least age 2.
D)  Most of the "memories" newly reported under hypnosis are incorrect.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Dan is an overweight,middle-aged history professor who snores loudly and periodically stops breathing during sleep.Dan has a condition known as

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A)  narcolepsy.
B)  sleep apnea.
C)  periodic limb movement disorder.
D)  hypersomnia.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

An EEG record dominated by long,slow waves indicates that

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A)  the muscles are tense and ready for vigorous activity.
B)  a large proportion of neurons are active in synchrony with one another.
C)  the percentage of neurons producing action potentials is larger than usual.
D)  neurons in the left hemisphere are more active than those in the right hemisphere.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

If a flashing light alternates between two locations,it can appear to be moving back and forth.This is known as?

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A)  binocular rivalry.
B)  spatial neglect.
C)  visual consciousness.
D)  the phi effect.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The main similarity between hypnosis and dreams is that in both of them,

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A)  the person is in REM sleep.
B)  the muscles are totally relaxed.
C)  the person accepts contradictory information without protest.
D)  the person feels no pain.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

People with which of the following disorders have trouble breathing while they are asleep?

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A)  periodic limb movement disorder
B)  hypersomnia
C)  sleep apnea
D)  narcolepsyE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

According to the activation-synthesis theory,dreaming is

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A)  a manifestation of a person's unconscious thought and motives.
B)  your brain's attempt to prevent or decrease PGO waves.
C)  a time of memory consolidation and removal.
D)  your brain's effort to make sense of spontaneous sensory activity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Circadian rhythms are partially controlled by the release of the hormone?

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A)  clocknin.
B)  adrenaline.
C)  circadine.
D)  melatonin.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

How does sleep change as a person ages,from infancy to old age?

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A)  The total amount of sleep decreases and the amount of REM sleep increases.
B)  The total amount of sleep decreases and the amount of REM sleep decreases.
C)  The total amount of sleep increases and the amount of REM sleep increases.
D)  The total amount of sleep increases and the amount of REM sleep decreases.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

When a hypnotist tells hypnotized subjects "Your hand will rise," and it does rise,the subjects will typically insist that they

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A)  never heard the hypnotist's command.
B)  had complete control over whether or not their hand rose.
C)  did not,in fact,raise their hand.
D)  lost control over their hand.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Hypnotized people often give a convincing report of what they claim are memories from long ago.One reason why psychologists are skeptical of these "memories" is that hypnotized people

Accepted Answer

A)  also report with confidence on events from the future.
B)  talk in baby talk that is hard to understand.
C)  deny these memories as soon as they come out of hypnosis.
D)  cannot remember events from before about age 2 years.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

During REM sleep,

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A)  the brain generates its lowest rate of activity.
B)  thinking is common but dreaming is rare.
C)  breathing rate and heart rate are low and stable.
D)  the major muscles are completely relaxed.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is most likely to cause people to have difficulty falling asleep?

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A)  moving from the east coast to the west coast
B)  becoming accustomed to going to bed early and then trying to shift to going to bed later
C)  becoming accustomed to going to bed late and then trying to shift to going to bed earlier
D)  living in a cave-like environment with no cues to time and going to sleep whenever they feel like itE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following animals should sleep the LEAST? One that is

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A)  unlikely to be attacked by other animals.
B)  sleeping in a familiar environment.
C)  able to complete its eating in a short time.
D)  likely to be attacked by other animals.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Research suggests that people engage in unconscious processing prior to making a conscious decision.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of REM sleep?

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A)  Most of the body's muscles are tense and active.
B)  The eyes move rapidly.
C)  It begins about once every 90 minutes during the night.
D)  Dreams are likely to occur.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

A person is suffering from ____________________ if he or she consistently feels tired and inefficient during the day due to lack of sleep.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person is suffering from ____________________ if...

Question 20

Which of the following is FALSE about hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It relieves pain or at least reduces the distress of pain.
B)  It gives people certain mental or physical powers they do not otherwise possess.
C)  Memories recalled under hypnosis frequently contain inaccurate information.
D)  A person who is not hypnotized can mimic most of the common effects of hypnosis.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 10: Consciousness

Jet lag occurs whenever you change time zones quickly.Which type of trip will result in the most difficult adjustment?

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Which of the following animals should sleep the LEAST? One that is

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of REM sleep?

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Which of the following is most likely to cause people to have difficulty falling asleep?

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During REM sleep,

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Which of the following is FALSE about hypnosis?

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What effect does hypnosis have on memory,according to research?

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If a flashing light alternates between two locations,it can appear to be moving back and forth.This is known as?

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Research suggests that people engage in unconscious processing prior to making a conscious decision.

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Dan is an overweight,middle-aged history professor who snores loudly and periodically stops breathing during sleep.Dan has a condition known as

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A person is suffering from ____________________ if he or she consistently feels tired and inefficient during the day due to lack of sleep.

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The main similarity between hypnosis and dreams is that in both of them,

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An EEG record dominated by long,slow waves indicates that

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How does sleep change as a person ages,from infancy to old age?

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In one experiment one group of students were hypnotized while another group pretended to be hypnotized.An experienced hypnotist tried to determine which were the hypnotized students and which were the fakes.What happened?

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Hypnotized people often give a convincing report of what they claim are memories from long ago.One reason why psychologists are skeptical of these "memories" is that hypnotized people

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People with which of the following disorders have trouble breathing while they are asleep?

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Circadian rhythms are partially controlled by the release of the hormone?

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According to the activation-synthesis theory,dreaming is

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When a hypnotist tells hypnotized subjects "Your hand will rise," and it does rise,the subjects will typically insist that they

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