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Chapter 4: States of Consciousness Flashcards

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1
Q

The body’s biological clock is located in the __________.

a. Hippocampus
b. Thalamus
c. Hypothalamus
d. Pituitary gland

A

C. Hypothalamus

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_________ occurs when there is a chronic deficiency in sleep.

a. Jet lag
b. Rotating shift work
c. Circadian rhythm
d. Sleep debt

A

d. Sleep debt

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Q

________ cycles occur roughly once every 24 hours.

a. Biological
b. Circadian
c. Rotating
d. Conscious

A

b. Circadian

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Q

_________ is one way in which people can help reset their biological clocks.

a. Light-dark exposure
b. Coffee consumption
c. Alcohol consumption
d. Napping

A

a. Light-dark exposure

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Q

Growth hormone is secreted by the ________
while we sleep.

a. pineal gland
b. thyroid
c. pituitary gland
d. pancreas

A

c. Pituitary gland

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Q

The ________ plays a role in controlling slow-
wave sleep.

a. hypothalamus
b. thalamus
c. pons
d. both a and b

A

a. Hypothalamus

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Q

________ is a hormone secreted by the pineal
gland that plays a role in regulating biological
rhythms and immune function.

a. growth hormone
b. melatonin
c. LH
d. FSH

A

b. Melatonin

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Q

________ appears to be especially important for
enhanced performance on recently learned tasks.

a. melatonin
b. slow-wave sleep
c. sleep deprivation
d. growth hormone

A

b. Slow-wave sleep

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________ is(are) described as slow-wave sleep.

a. stage 1
b. stage 2
c. stage 3 and stage 4
d. REM sleep

A

c. Stage 3 and 4

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Q

Sleep spindles and K-complexes are most
often associated with ________ sleep.

a. stage 1
b. stage 2
c. stage 3 and stage 4
d. REM

A

b. Stage 2

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Q

Symptoms of ________ may be improved by
REM deprivation.

a. schizophrenia
b. Parkinson’s disease
c. depression
d. generalized anxiety disorder

A

c. Depression

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The ________ content of a dream refers to the
true meaning of the dream.

a. latent
b. manifest
c. collective unconscious
d. important

A

b. Manifest

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Q

________ is loss of muscle tone or control that
is often associated with narcolepsy.

a. RBD
b. CPAP
c. cataplexy
d. insomnia

A

c. Cataplexy

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An individual may suffer from ________ if there is a disruption in the brain signals that are sent to the muscles that regulate breathing.

a. central sleep apnea
b. obstructive sleep apnea
c. narcolepsy
d. SIDS

A

a. Central sleep apnea

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The most common treatment for ________ involves the use of amphetamine-like medications.

a. sleep apnea
b. RBD
c. SIDS
d. narcolepsy

A

d. Narcolepsy

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Q

________ is another word for sleepwalking.

a. insomnia
b. somnambulism
c. cataplexy
d. narcolepsy

A

b. Somnambulism

17
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________ occurs when a drug user requires more and more of a given drug in order to experience the same effects of the drug.

a. withdrawal
b. psychological dependence
c. tolerance
d. reuptake

A

c. Tolerance

18
Q

Cocaine blocks the reuptake of ________.

a. GABA
b. glutamate
c. acetylcholine
d. dopamine

A

d. Dopamine

19
Q

________ refers to drug craving.

a. psychological dependence
b. antagonism
c. agonism
d. physical dependence

A

a. Psychological dependence

20
Q

LSD affects ________ neurotransmission.

a. dopamine
b. serotonin
c. acetylcholine
d. norepinephrine

A

b. Serotonin

21
Q

________ is most effective in individuals that are very open to the power of suggestion.

a. hypnosis
b. meditation
c. mindful awareness
d. cognitive therapy

A

a. Hypnosis

22
Q

________ has its roots in religious practice.

a. hypnosis
b. meditation
c. cognitive therapy
d. behavioral therapy

A

b. Meditation

23
Q

Meditation may be helpful in ________.

a. pain management
b. stress control
c. treating the flu
d. both a and b

A

d. Both a and b

24
Q

Research suggests that cognitive processes, such as learning, may be affected by ________.

a. hypnosis
b. meditation
c. mindful awareness
d. progressive relaxation

A

b. Meditation
c. Mindful awareness
d. Progressive relaxation

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