MGSC 492 Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Which of the following best describes consciousness? The ability to perform voluntary
movements Awareness of internal and external stimuli The tendency to process information
unconsciously The reflexive response to environmental changes
Answer: B
Q2
What type of consciousness involves automatic processes and daydreaming? Preconscious
Higher-level consciousness Lower-level consciousness Dual-processing consciousness
Answer: C
Q3
According to dual-track theory, which scenario reflects unconscious "low track" processing?
Solving a math problem Choosing what to eat Driving while daydreaming Reading a textbook
out loud
Answer: C
Q4
The cocktail party effect is a classic example of: Selective inattention Selective attention
Sensory adaptation Habituation
Answer: B
Q5
Inattentional blindness is most likely to occur when: We are in a completely silent environment
We are focused on one task and miss other visual elements Our sensory neurons shut down
temporarily We multitask effectively
Answer: B
Q6
Which brainwaves are associated with deep sleep? Alpha Beta Theta Delta
Answer: D
, Q7
What stage of sleep is characterized by rapid eye movement and vivid dreams? Stage 2 REM
Stage 3 Non-REM Stage 4
Answer: B
Q8
What percentage of a typical sleep cycle is spent in REM? 10% 15% 20-25% 30-35%
Answer: C
Q9
9. The correct order of a full sleep cycle is: A. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → REM B. 1 → 2 → REM → 3 → 4 C. 1
→ 2 → 3 → 4 → 3 → 2 → REM D. REM → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
Answer: C. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 3 → 2 → REM
Q10
Which species has significantly less REM sleep due to highly developed regulatory systems?
Birds Humans Dolphins Dogs
Answer: C
Q11
Sleep deprivation can result in all EXCEPT: Improved memory formation Cognitive impairment
Reduced motor coordination Increased risk of accidents
Answer: A
Q12
A key sleep hygiene practice includes: Drinking coffee before bed Napping regularly Having a
relaxing bedtime routine Associating the bed with non-sleep activities
Answer: C
Q13
What is the definition of learning in psychology? Instinctive responses triggered by stimuli A
change in behavior due to reflexes A relatively permanent change in behavior based on
experience A temporary adaptation to environmental stimuli
Answer: C
Q1
Which of the following best describes consciousness? The ability to perform voluntary
movements Awareness of internal and external stimuli The tendency to process information
unconsciously The reflexive response to environmental changes
Answer: B
Q2
What type of consciousness involves automatic processes and daydreaming? Preconscious
Higher-level consciousness Lower-level consciousness Dual-processing consciousness
Answer: C
Q3
According to dual-track theory, which scenario reflects unconscious "low track" processing?
Solving a math problem Choosing what to eat Driving while daydreaming Reading a textbook
out loud
Answer: C
Q4
The cocktail party effect is a classic example of: Selective inattention Selective attention
Sensory adaptation Habituation
Answer: B
Q5
Inattentional blindness is most likely to occur when: We are in a completely silent environment
We are focused on one task and miss other visual elements Our sensory neurons shut down
temporarily We multitask effectively
Answer: B
Q6
Which brainwaves are associated with deep sleep? Alpha Beta Theta Delta
Answer: D
, Q7
What stage of sleep is characterized by rapid eye movement and vivid dreams? Stage 2 REM
Stage 3 Non-REM Stage 4
Answer: B
Q8
What percentage of a typical sleep cycle is spent in REM? 10% 15% 20-25% 30-35%
Answer: C
Q9
9. The correct order of a full sleep cycle is: A. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → REM B. 1 → 2 → REM → 3 → 4 C. 1
→ 2 → 3 → 4 → 3 → 2 → REM D. REM → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4
Answer: C. 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 3 → 2 → REM
Q10
Which species has significantly less REM sleep due to highly developed regulatory systems?
Birds Humans Dolphins Dogs
Answer: C
Q11
Sleep deprivation can result in all EXCEPT: Improved memory formation Cognitive impairment
Reduced motor coordination Increased risk of accidents
Answer: A
Q12
A key sleep hygiene practice includes: Drinking coffee before bed Napping regularly Having a
relaxing bedtime routine Associating the bed with non-sleep activities
Answer: C
Q13
What is the definition of learning in psychology? Instinctive responses triggered by stimuli A
change in behavior due to reflexes A relatively permanent change in behavior based on
experience A temporary adaptation to environmental stimuli
Answer: C
