Quiz 5 Psychology

Which of the following is CORRECT concerning REM deprivation?

The need to take increasing amounts of a drug in order to get the same effect is referred to as:

The waves associated with relaxation or drowsiness are called _____ waves.

Which of the following is the most common neurotransmitter activated by psychoactive drugs and found to be related to addiction?

The sleep disorder narcolepsy occurs when individuals:

Kate, a regular coffee drinker, complains of headaches and depressed mood when she skips her coffee in the morning. What is the likely cause of these complaints?

What term do psychologists use to designate our personal awareness of feelings, sensations, and thoughts?

Mr. Owens always sleeps restlessly, snoring and gasping during the night. It is most likely that Mr. Owens suffers from:

Circadian rhythms are controlled by the ________.

Our book states that "Scientists believe that _______ is one of the most addictive substances known."

Mrs. Goldman was a little startled when she realized that while driving home she didn't really remember driving the last mile. For Mrs. Goldman, driving has probably become a(n):

Which of the following best characterizes a night of sleep?

Prescription drugs for attention deficit disorder, such as Ritalin, are:

Sleepwalking occurs during _____ of the sleep cycle.

A circadian cycle is about ________ hours long.

The _____ theory of dreaming proposes that dreaming involves information processing and memory.

What type of drug is crystal meth?

Which of the following statements is true of alcohol?

Each of the following is a sleep disorder EXCEPT ________.

Stimulants are psychoactive drugs that:

Jet lag can be best explained by:

Who among the following is the most likely candidate to undergo hypnosis?