PSY 121 Exam 4: Chapter 4:
Consciousness, Chapter 9: Human
Development, Chapter 11: Sexual
Orientation passed
Most psychologists define consciousness as the awareness of our ______ and __________
environment.
-mind; social
-brain; familial
-brain; physical
-internal; external - ANS ✔internal; external
This altered state of consciousness involves training the mind by using focused and regulated
breathing, minimization of distractions, and mental imagery.
-Hypnosis
-Meditation
-Medication
-Brain training - ANS ✔Meditation
Syed is sitting in a bustling restaurant listening to his friend talk about the test he just took. Syed
is interested in the conversation because he is taking the test tomorrow but all of a sudden his
interest is drawn across the room because he heard his name spoken. This is called
___________________.
-cocktail party phenomenon
-focused attention
-attention deficit phenomenon
,-change blindness - ANS ✔cocktail party phenomenon
Sasha has her laptop open in class and is watching funny cat videos while the professor talks.
After class is over, she hears the other students talking about the quiz they are having Friday.
Which phenomenon explains why Sasha didn't hear her professor talk about the quiz?
-Selective consciousness
-Multitasking
-Selective inattention
-Cognitive absorption - ANS ✔Selective inattention
Multiple studies have shown that when students multitask during class or studying
they complete homework more quickly because they are more productive.
-they do not learn effectively, which leads to lower grades.
-they are rewarded with a higher GPA.
-they perceive that they struggle to learn but actually perform -better on exams. - ANS ✔they
do not learn effectively, which leads to lower grades.
One of the many reasons psychologists believe we need to sleep is that our bodies tire during
the day, and sleep helps the body recuperate and function at maximum capacity. This is a
description of which theory?
-Circadian
-Body restoration
-Preservation and protection
-Growth - ANS ✔Body restoration
In which stage of sleep do vivid dreams typically occur?
-N2; non-REM
-N1; non-REM
,-N3; non-REM
-REM - ANS ✔REM
Our ___________is a biological clock responsible for the regulation of body temperature and
levels of arousal during our sleep and wake cycle.
-sleep rhythm
-circadian rhythm
-hypothalamus
-biological rhythm - ANS ✔circadian rhythm
The brain waves with the highest amplitude are referred to as _________ waves.
-beta
-delta
-alpha
-theta - ANS ✔Delta
Beta waves are associated with ___________, while theta waves are characteristic of the
__________ stage.
-alert wakefulness; REM
-drowsiness; N2
-drowsiness; N1
-alert wakefulness; N2 - ANS ✔alert wakefulness; N2
Billy is having trouble with insomnia. He has difficulty going to sleep and wakes up numerous
times throughout the night. Based on what you know about sleep hygiene, what should you
recommend he start doing?
-Stop drinking anything with caffeine
, -Go to bed and get up at the same time each day
-Engage in intense exercise 1 hour prior to going bed
-Read a book on his phone before going to sleep - ANS ✔Go to bed and get up at the same time
each day
According to Freud, the latent content of our dreams is __________ and contains the repressed
_______ and drives of the dreamer.
-unconscious; wishes
-conscious; memories
-unconscious; memories
-conscious; wishes - ANS ✔unconscious; wishes
Physiological dependence on a substance typically includes __________ and __________
-tolerance; emotional cravings
-withdrawal; memory loss
-tolerance; withdrawal
-emotional cravings; restlessness - ANS ✔tolerance; withdrawal
Markita promised her parents she would stop smoking marijuana. Every time she worried about
school and bills, she would remember how marijuana relaxed her and made her feel good. She
ended up smoking again and again, even though she hated disappointing her parents. This is an
example of what type of dependence?
-Psychological
-Psychiatric
-Tolerance
-Physiological - ANS ✔Psychological
Consciousness, Chapter 9: Human
Development, Chapter 11: Sexual
Orientation passed
Most psychologists define consciousness as the awareness of our ______ and __________
environment.
-mind; social
-brain; familial
-brain; physical
-internal; external - ANS ✔internal; external
This altered state of consciousness involves training the mind by using focused and regulated
breathing, minimization of distractions, and mental imagery.
-Hypnosis
-Meditation
-Medication
-Brain training - ANS ✔Meditation
Syed is sitting in a bustling restaurant listening to his friend talk about the test he just took. Syed
is interested in the conversation because he is taking the test tomorrow but all of a sudden his
interest is drawn across the room because he heard his name spoken. This is called
___________________.
-cocktail party phenomenon
-focused attention
-attention deficit phenomenon
,-change blindness - ANS ✔cocktail party phenomenon
Sasha has her laptop open in class and is watching funny cat videos while the professor talks.
After class is over, she hears the other students talking about the quiz they are having Friday.
Which phenomenon explains why Sasha didn't hear her professor talk about the quiz?
-Selective consciousness
-Multitasking
-Selective inattention
-Cognitive absorption - ANS ✔Selective inattention
Multiple studies have shown that when students multitask during class or studying
they complete homework more quickly because they are more productive.
-they do not learn effectively, which leads to lower grades.
-they are rewarded with a higher GPA.
-they perceive that they struggle to learn but actually perform -better on exams. - ANS ✔they
do not learn effectively, which leads to lower grades.
One of the many reasons psychologists believe we need to sleep is that our bodies tire during
the day, and sleep helps the body recuperate and function at maximum capacity. This is a
description of which theory?
-Circadian
-Body restoration
-Preservation and protection
-Growth - ANS ✔Body restoration
In which stage of sleep do vivid dreams typically occur?
-N2; non-REM
-N1; non-REM
,-N3; non-REM
-REM - ANS ✔REM
Our ___________is a biological clock responsible for the regulation of body temperature and
levels of arousal during our sleep and wake cycle.
-sleep rhythm
-circadian rhythm
-hypothalamus
-biological rhythm - ANS ✔circadian rhythm
The brain waves with the highest amplitude are referred to as _________ waves.
-beta
-delta
-alpha
-theta - ANS ✔Delta
Beta waves are associated with ___________, while theta waves are characteristic of the
__________ stage.
-alert wakefulness; REM
-drowsiness; N2
-drowsiness; N1
-alert wakefulness; N2 - ANS ✔alert wakefulness; N2
Billy is having trouble with insomnia. He has difficulty going to sleep and wakes up numerous
times throughout the night. Based on what you know about sleep hygiene, what should you
recommend he start doing?
-Stop drinking anything with caffeine
, -Go to bed and get up at the same time each day
-Engage in intense exercise 1 hour prior to going bed
-Read a book on his phone before going to sleep - ANS ✔Go to bed and get up at the same time
each day
According to Freud, the latent content of our dreams is __________ and contains the repressed
_______ and drives of the dreamer.
-unconscious; wishes
-conscious; memories
-unconscious; memories
-conscious; wishes - ANS ✔unconscious; wishes
Physiological dependence on a substance typically includes __________ and __________
-tolerance; emotional cravings
-withdrawal; memory loss
-tolerance; withdrawal
-emotional cravings; restlessness - ANS ✔tolerance; withdrawal
Markita promised her parents she would stop smoking marijuana. Every time she worried about
school and bills, she would remember how marijuana relaxed her and made her feel good. She
ended up smoking again and again, even though she hated disappointing her parents. This is an
example of what type of dependence?
-Psychological
-Psychiatric
-Tolerance
-Physiological - ANS ✔Psychological
