Question 1

Sleep deprivation ________ the production of body fat by ________ levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

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A)   stimulates;increasing
B)   inhibits;increasing
C)   stimulates;decreasing
D)   inhibits;decreasingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The use of barbiturates ________ anxiety and ________ nervous system activity.

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A)   increases;decreases
B)   decreases;increases
C)   decreases;decreases
D)   increases;increasesE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Compared with ordinary cocaine,crack cocaine produces a ________ intense high followed by a ________ intense crash.

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A)   more;less
B)   less;more
C)   more;more
D)   less;lessE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Studies of marijuana's effects indicate that

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A)   regular users may achieve a high with less of the drug than occasional users.
B)   usage has no negative effects on motor coordination or perceptual skills.
C)   usage consistently reduces feelings of anxiety and depression.
D)   marijuana is the most commonly used psychoactive drug in North America.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Bed-wetting is most likely to occur at the end of ________ sleep.

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A)   N1
B)   N2
C)   N3
D)   REM (R) E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Inattentional blindness is best described as a by-product of

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A)   blindsight.
B)   sequential processing.
C)   selective attention.
D)   a visual action track.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Clarissa is excited about the play she is going to star in tomorrow and can't get to sleep.What would you say regarding her inability to fall sleep?

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A)   Clarissa is suffering from the early stage of insomnia.
B)   Clarissa obviously has sleep apnea.
C)   Clarissa may be developing signs of narcolepsy.
D)   Clarissa's lack of sleep is normal and nothing to be concerned about.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Dreams often involve sudden emotional reactions and surprising changes in scene.This best serves to support the theory that dreams

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A)   strengthen our memories of the preceding day's events.
B)   reflect our level of cognitive development.
C)   prepare us for the stress and challenges of the following day.
D)   are triggered by random bursts of neural activity.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Drugs that stimulate neural activity,causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes,are referred to as

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A)   barbiturates.
B)   opiates.
C)   stimulants.
D)   amphetamines.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Compared with unconscious information processing,conscious information processing is relatively

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A)   fast and especially effective for solving new problems.
B)   slow and especially effective for solving new problems.
C)   fast and especially effective for solving routine problems.
D)   slow and especially effective for solving routine problems.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A drug's overall effect depends on

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A)   its biological effects.
B)   the user's expectations.
C)   the user's culture.
D)   all of these factors.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The use of e-cigarettes is also called

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A)   smoking.
B)   inhaling.
C)   chewing.
D)   vaping.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The simultaneous processing of information on many parallel tracks is most closely associated with

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A)   sequential processing.
B)   the cocktail party effect.
C)   inattentional blindness.
D)   unconscious mental activity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Deep sleep is associated with the release of ________ that is (are) necessary for muscle development.

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A)   free radicals
B)   leptin
C)   retinal proteins
D)   a human growth hormoneE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

While engrossed in reading a novel,Raoul isn't easily distracted by the sounds of the TV or even by his brothers' loud arguments.This best illustrates

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A)   inattentional blindness.
B)   sequential processing.
C)   blindsight.
D)   selective attention.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Alcohol,marijuana,cocaine,and a wide variety of other chemical agents that alter perceptions and moods are called

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A)   stimulants.
B)   depressants.
C)   psychoactive drugs.
D)   hallucinogens.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

In large amounts,alcohol is a ________;in small amounts,it is a ________.

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A)   depressant;stimulant
B)   stimulant;depressant
C)   stimulant;stimulant
D)   depressant;depressantE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Reduced immune system functioning is most likely to accompany long-term repeated use of

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A)   Nembutal.
B)   caffeine.
C)   Ecstasy.
D)   morphine.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Mark is learning how to drive.Since this is a new skill it involves

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A)   sequential processing.
B)   parallel processing.
C)   dual processing.
D)   blindsight processing.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

After completing a full night of sleep,people are most likely to

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A)   experience REM rebound.
B)   think more creatively.
C)   show signs of sleep apnea.
D)   demonstrate apathy and loss of energy.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Compared with unconscious information processing,conscious information processing is relatively

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Dreams often involve sudden emotional reactions and surprising changes in scene.This best serves to support the theory that dreams

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The simultaneous processing of information on many parallel tracks is most closely associated with

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Sleep deprivation ________ the production of body fat by ________ levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

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Bed-wetting is most likely to occur at the end of ________ sleep.

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While engrossed in reading a novel,Raoul isn't easily distracted by the sounds of the TV or even by his brothers' loud arguments.This best illustrates

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In large amounts,alcohol is a ________;in small amounts,it is a ________.

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Mark is learning how to drive.Since this is a new skill it involves

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Compared with ordinary cocaine,crack cocaine produces a ________ intense high followed by a ________ intense crash.

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The use of e-cigarettes is also called

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Reduced immune system functioning is most likely to accompany long-term repeated use of

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Studies of marijuana's effects indicate that

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Drugs that stimulate neural activity,causing accelerated body functions and associated energy and mood changes,are referred to as

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Clarissa is excited about the play she is going to star in tomorrow and can't get to sleep.What would you say regarding her inability to fall sleep?

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Inattentional blindness is best described as a by-product of

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Deep sleep is associated with the release of ________ that is (are) necessary for muscle development.

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The use of barbiturates ________ anxiety and ________ nervous system activity.

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Alcohol,marijuana,cocaine,and a wide variety of other chemical agents that alter perceptions and moods are called

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