PSYC 2000 - Exam 2 LSU Dr. Ryan Hill
(Chapters 4,6 & 8) UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Define consciousness - CORRECT ANSWER - A person's aware of everything that is
going on around them at any given point
What is a normal state of consciousness VS an altered state of consciousness - CORRECT
ANSWER - Normal Consciousness- you can usually prevent yourself from focusing your
attention to issues
Altered State of Consciousness- Your able to pay attention to tasks
Describe the stages of sleep - CORRECT ANSWER - Stage 1: (5-10 min/cycle)
Theta waves, Hypnagogic Imagery, Myoclonic Jerks
Stage 2: (10-30 min/cycle)
Sleep spindles & K-complexes, As much as 65% of total sleep
Stage 3: (15-30 mins/cycle)
Delta waves,crucial to feel rested, 40% of sleep in children; 25% in adults
REM Sleep: (10-20 min/cycle)
Brain activity similar to wakefulness, becomes longer as the night goes on
Daydreaming is an - CORRECT ANSWER - Automatic Process
What is REM (Rapid Eye Movement) Sleep - CORRECT ANSWER - Stage of sleep in
which the eyes moves rapidly under the eyelids
What the differences between nightmares and night terrors - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nightmares- Bad dreams during REM Sleep
Night Terrors- Very rare not common in children,extreme fear,doesn't fully wake up
, What happens to people and animals when sleep deprived over extended periods of time -
CORRECT ANSWER - Humans will have a change in mood, impaired memory, illness
that could cause death while Animals could experience weightloss and death
How many hours of sleep do you need per night - CORRECT ANSWER - 7-9 hours
Why do we need sleep - CORRECT ANSWER - healthy brain functions, emotional well
being, physical health
What are circadian rhythms - CORRECT ANSWER - physical,mental and behavioral
changes that follow a 24 hour cycle
What is hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Used to help treat pain, obesity, anxiety and
habit disorders
(example: smoking)
What are 2 theories of Hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.Dissociation Theory: Divided
Consciousness
2.Social Cognitive Theory
What is substance abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - a mental disorder that affects a person's
brain and behavior
leading to a person's inability to control their use of substances such as legal or illegal drugs,
alcohol or medications
What are different type of drug dependence - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.Physical
Dependence
2.Psychological Dependence
(Chapters 4,6 & 8) UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Define consciousness - CORRECT ANSWER - A person's aware of everything that is
going on around them at any given point
What is a normal state of consciousness VS an altered state of consciousness - CORRECT
ANSWER - Normal Consciousness- you can usually prevent yourself from focusing your
attention to issues
Altered State of Consciousness- Your able to pay attention to tasks
Describe the stages of sleep - CORRECT ANSWER - Stage 1: (5-10 min/cycle)
Theta waves, Hypnagogic Imagery, Myoclonic Jerks
Stage 2: (10-30 min/cycle)
Sleep spindles & K-complexes, As much as 65% of total sleep
Stage 3: (15-30 mins/cycle)
Delta waves,crucial to feel rested, 40% of sleep in children; 25% in adults
REM Sleep: (10-20 min/cycle)
Brain activity similar to wakefulness, becomes longer as the night goes on
Daydreaming is an - CORRECT ANSWER - Automatic Process
What is REM (Rapid Eye Movement) Sleep - CORRECT ANSWER - Stage of sleep in
which the eyes moves rapidly under the eyelids
What the differences between nightmares and night terrors - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nightmares- Bad dreams during REM Sleep
Night Terrors- Very rare not common in children,extreme fear,doesn't fully wake up
, What happens to people and animals when sleep deprived over extended periods of time -
CORRECT ANSWER - Humans will have a change in mood, impaired memory, illness
that could cause death while Animals could experience weightloss and death
How many hours of sleep do you need per night - CORRECT ANSWER - 7-9 hours
Why do we need sleep - CORRECT ANSWER - healthy brain functions, emotional well
being, physical health
What are circadian rhythms - CORRECT ANSWER - physical,mental and behavioral
changes that follow a 24 hour cycle
What is hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER - Used to help treat pain, obesity, anxiety and
habit disorders
(example: smoking)
What are 2 theories of Hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.Dissociation Theory: Divided
Consciousness
2.Social Cognitive Theory
What is substance abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - a mental disorder that affects a person's
brain and behavior
leading to a person's inability to control their use of substances such as legal or illegal drugs,
alcohol or medications
What are different type of drug dependence - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.Physical
Dependence
2.Psychological Dependence
