Question 1

The two most widely used hallucinogens are

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A)  LSD and mescaline.
B)  MDMA and marijuana.
C)  nicotine and caffeine.
D)  alcohol and marijuana.
E)  marijuana and LSD.

Question 2

Regarding amphetamines, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Amphetamines can be taken in pill form, smoked, or injected.
B)  More than a million Americans regularly use amphetamines.
C)  At low doses, amphetamines boost mental alertness and concentration.
D)  All amphetamines are synthetic.
E)  Amphetamines activate the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system.

Question 3

Regarding sleep deprivation, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)  Sleep deprivation is relatively uncommon.
B)  Sleep deprivation tends to affect older adults but not young adults of college age.
C)  People are generally not able to "rebound" from REM deprivation.
D)  Loss of sleep impairs reaction times.
E)  Even brief periods of sleep deprivation can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure.

Question 4

Since hallucinogens alter sensory perceptions and produce sensory distortions, they are also called ________, a word that literally means "mind revealing."

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A)  speed.
B)  psychedelics.
C)  narcotics.
D)  opioids.
E)  intoxicants.

Question 5

Which of the following drugs can lead to psychological but not physiological dependence?

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A)  nicotine
B)  cocaine
C)  MDMA
D)  caffeine
E)  LSD

Question 6

Harriet uses the most widely used illicit drug in the U.S., as well as the Western world. What is Harriet's drug of choice?

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A)  nicotine
B)  cocaine
C)  LSD
D)  marijuana
E)  alcohol

Question 7

The pattern of fluctuations in bodily processes that occur regularly each day are called ______.

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A)  altered states of consciousness
B)  biofeedback loops
C)  circadian rhythms
D)  homeostatic rhythms
E)  ultradian rhythms

Question 8

According to the early psychologist William James, consciousness can best be described as

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A)  the collection of chopped-up bits of mental experience.
B)  a fixed state of mental contents.
C)  a stream of thoughts.
D)  our perception of objects in our visual field.
E)  the difference between our thoughts and our experiences of the world.

Question 9

Describe the various theories of dreaming.

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Question 10

Sociocultural factors that might increase the probability that an individual will begin to abuse drugs or alcohol include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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A)  cultural beliefs and customs that encourage alcohol or drug use
B)  unemployment
C)  identification with subculture groups that sanction drug use
D)  peer pressure and the desire to 'fit in'
E)  unusually low levels of dopamine

Question 11

After repeatedly using a drug over six months, Elian's body chemistry has changed such that it depends on having a steady supply of the drug. Elian has developed

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A)  tolerance.
B)  psychological dependence.
C)  physiological dependence.
D)  reverse tolerance.
E)  detoxification.

Question 12

Nadia frequently drives home without paying attention to her route. This is an example of

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A)  automatic pilot.
B)  daydreaming.
C)  drifting consciousness.
D)  focused concentration.
E)  multitasking.

Question 13

Reduction of central nervous system activity is the defining feature of

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A)  stimulants.
B)  hallucinogens.
C)  depressants.
D)  amphetamines.
E)  stimulants and amphetamines.

Question 14

Which organ is most severely damaged by alcohol abuse?

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A)  stomach
B)  liver
C)  heart
D)  kidneys
E)  bladder

Question 15

If your college campus is like the average campus in the United States, what percentage of students has engaged in binge drinking during the last month?

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A)  very few, about 5%
B)  some, about 15%
C)  a moderate number, 22%
D)  almost half, about 40%
E)  the majority, 66%

Question 16

Psychologists refer to the state of awareness of ourselves and the world around us as

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A)  attention.
B)  multitasking.
C)  consciousness.
D)  mindfulness.
E)  perception.

Question 17

Regarding alcohol, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  Alcohol accounts for more than 100,000 deaths per year in the United States.
B)  Alcohol is classified as a depressant, specifically, an intoxicant.
C)  Alcohol plays a role in approximately one in three suicides and accidental deaths in the U.S.
D)  Women usually become intoxicated at lower doses of alcohol than men do.
E)  Alcohol has an inhibiting effect, which may lead to impulsive behavior.

Question 18

Fred has developed a physiological dependence on nicotine. This means that _____.

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A)  his body chemistry has changed and he is likely to experience withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine
B)  his body chemistry has changed, but he will not experience significant withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine
C)  his body chemistry has not changed, but he is likely to experience withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine
D)  he has come to rely on nicotine to alleviate his feelings of anxiety when he is around his mother-in-law, but this will not create significant withdrawal symptoms if he stops using nicotine
E)  his body chemistry has not changed, and he will not experience significant withdrawal syndrome if he stops using nicotine

Question 19

Which of the following best describes REM sleep?

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A)  The deepest level of sleep
B)  A state of light sleep with thought-like dreams
C)  Dream sleep accompanied by increased muscle activity
D)  State of resting quietly with the eyes closed
E)  Sleep in which the brain becomes more active but muscle activity is blocked

Question 20

All of the following can help a person develop healthier sleeping patterns EXCEPT

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A)  maintaining a regular sleep schedule.
B)  taking naps to make up for lost sleep the preceding night.
C)  exercising regularly.
D)  limiting intake of caffeine.
E)  establishing a regular bedtime routine.

Exam 4: Consciousness

Since hallucinogens alter sensory perceptions and produce sensory distortions, they are also called ________, a word that literally means "mind revealing."

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Psychologists refer to the state of awareness of ourselves and the world around us as

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Sociocultural factors that might increase the probability that an individual will begin to abuse drugs or alcohol include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

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If your college campus is like the average campus in the United States, what percentage of students has engaged in binge drinking during the last month?

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Which of the following best describes REM sleep?

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Regarding alcohol, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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The pattern of fluctuations in bodily processes that occur regularly each day are called ______.

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