Ch. 5 Test

Question 1

Sigmund Freud’s view of consciousness?

Answer 1

Consciousness is like an iceberg. Many memories, impulses, and feelings exist below the level of consciousness awareness.

Question 2

Selective attention

Answer 2

Focusing on a particular stimulus

Question 3

Defense mechanisms according to Freud

Answer 3

Methods the ego uses to avoid recognizing ideas or emotions that may cause anxiety

Question 4

Best measuring device for determining a persons sleep stage

Answer 4

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

Question 5

Brain waves when awake and alert?

Answer 5

Beta Waves

Question 6

Brain Waves when in deepest sleep?

Answer 6

Delta Waves

Question 7

Bio psychologists believe that dreaming to be?

Answer 7

Alpha waves stage 1

Question 8

Night terrors… More common at what age and why?

Answer 8

They believe that dreams begin with biological, not psychological, activity

Question 9

Of all the sleep orders discussed, which can lead to serious health problems?

Answer 9

Sleep apnea

Question 10

Greatest dangers for narcoleptics?

Answer 10

Falling asleep driving or doing anything dangerous that could hurt you or someone else

Question 11

Greatest danger for sleep walkers?

Answer 11

Accidentally hurting themselves

Question 12

Dreams that do occur during NREM are usually….?

Answer 12

Night terrors

Question 13

Best way to combat insomnia?

Answer 13

• Tense the muscles, one at a time, then let the tension go. This helps relax the body.
• Avoid worrying in bed. If worrying persists, get up for awhile.
• Establish a regular routine for getting up and going to bed each day.
• Use pleasant images to relax.

Question 14

Narcoleptic immediately falls into what stage of sleep?

Answer 14

REM

Question 15

Psychologists views on hypnosis?

Answer 15

Hypnotized people permit themselves to put fantasy and impulse before fact or logic.

Question 16

Meditation and its usefulness?

Answer 16

A method some ppl use to try to narrow their consciousness so that the stresses of the outside world fade away. It helps achieve “oneness with the universe” pleasure, or some great insight.

Question 17

Founder of hypnosis?

Answer 17

Franz Mesmer

Question 18

Biofeedback.. Useful on?

Answer 18

Used to treat headaches, lower blood pressure, heart rate, and even control ADHD

Question 19

Role theory of hypnosis?

Answer 19

People who are hypnotized are playing a part as if a play

Question 20

Drugs that are considered depressants?

Answer 20

Alcohol and narcotics

Question 21

Which drug slows activity of the nervous system?

Answer 21

Depressants

Question 22

Which drugs increases activity of the nervous system?

Answer 22

Stimulants

Question 23

Ecstasy and its affects?

Answer 23

Normally taken as a pill, it produces hallucinations, increased energy, loss of judgement, and serious physical side effects, such as nausea and high blood pressure.

Question 24

Amphetamines and their affects?

Answer 24

They are known for helping people stay awake and reducing appetite. It can cause depression, restlessness, and insomnia

Question 25

2 drugs that are closely associated with suicide?

Answer 25

Hallucinogens and stimulants

Question 26

Freud’s view of dreams?

Answer 26

He theorized that dreams reflect a persons unconscious wishes and urges - “wishes your heart makes.”

Question 27

Affects of being REM deprived?

Answer 27

People learn more slowly and forget more rapidly when deprived of REM sleep.

Question 28

What experiences increase a persons chance of having nightmares?

Answer 28

Upsetting events can produce nightmares

Question 29

Night terrors versus nightmares

Answer 29

Night terrors tend to occur during deep sleep (stages 3 & 4), whereas nightmares occur during REM sleep

Question 30

Freud’s use of hypnosis

Answer 30

He used it to treat patients and relied on it exploring the unconscious.

Question 31

Describe the 4 NREM sleep stages

Answer 31

Stage 1: lightest sleep; Alpha waves
Stage 2: brains way of shutting out other stimuli; theta waves
Stage 3 & 4: deep sleep; delta waves

Question 32

Describe hypnosis

Answer 32

Altered state of consciousness during which people respond to suggestions and behave as though they are in a trance

Question 33

Describe functions of dreams

Answer 33

Dreams are a mystery about which philosophers, poets, scientists, and theorized for centuries

Question 34

Describe meditations

Answer 34

Methods some people use to narrow thief consciousness so that the stresses of the outside world fade away

Question 35

Describe biofeedback

Answer 35

System that provides, or “feeds back,” data about something happening in the body