psychology Exam 2

Question 1 of 32

1

Louise is using a "club drug" that depresses the nervous system, causing feelings of relaxation. Unfortunately, the drug can also cause memory loss, paralysis, breathing problems, loss of consciousness, and even death. Louise ismost likely using ____.

Select one of the following:

GBH
LSD
ketamine
an amphetamine

Explanation

Question 2 of 32

1

John, Paul, George, and Ringo are hooked up to electroencephalographs. John is in stage 3 sleep. Paul is also asleep, but he is dreaming. George just fell asleep a few minutes ago and is in stage 1 sleep. Ringo cannot fall asleep and is awake and mentally active. Whose EEG will look different than those produced by the other three?

Select one of the following:

ringo
george
john
paul

Explanation

Question 3 of 32

1

Kevin takes a highly addictive drug that activates the brain's painkilling and mood-altering systems. Kevin is least likely to be taking ____.

Select one of the following:

heroin
morphine
cocaine
opium

Explanation

Question 4 of 32

1

Alcohol and heroin are similar in that both ____.

Select one of the following:

produce headaches, rapid heartbeat, and insomnia
change perceptual experiences and allow you to experience hallucinations
slow down mental and physical activity
heighten and increase the activity of the central nervous system

Explanation

Question 5 of 32

1

Shy Sherman is drinking some punch that has been spiked with alcohol. Within an hour, Sherman is talking loudly, acting silly, and telling people what he really thinks about them. Shy Sherman is acting this way because alcohol is a(n) ____.

Select one of the following:

opiate that excites the limbic system
CNS depressant drug
CNS stimulating drug
hallucinogenic drug

Explanation

Question 6 of 32

1

People who experience post-traumatic stress disorder are at high risk of experiencing ____, which occur(s) during REM sleep and may be treatable with imagery therapy.

Select one of the following:

nightmares
sleep terror disorder
sleepwalking
insomnia

Explanation

Question 7 of 32

1

A group of people are hypnotized and a second group simulates being hypnotized. Both groups are told to retie their shoes when they hear the phrase "be careful." The group simulating hypnosis retie their shoes only when the hypnotist says to "be careful," but the hypnotized group retie their shoes no matter who says to "be careful." In this example, which theory of hypnosis is supported?

Select one of the following:

engagement
state
activation-synthesis
role

Explanation

Question 8 of 32

1

While reading her psychology book in her room on Saturday morning, Lakeisha remembered how much fun class was the day before. Lakeisha's memory of her class was in what level of awareness before she started reading?

Select one of the following:

preconscious
conscious
unconscious
subconscious

Explanation

Question 9 of 32

1

As Desmond puts on his glasses in the morning, he is keenly aware of the sensation of the frames touching his nose. However, as the day goes on and he gets absorbed in other activities, the sensation of his glasses resting on his nose fades from his awareness. At this point, the sensations of the glasses on Aaron's nose are ____.

Select one of the following:

conscious
preconscious
subconscious
unconscious

Explanation

Question 10 of 32

1

Penelope has been drinking coffee for the past ten years. She says she needs the caffeine to stay awake in her classes and simply get through the day. If she does not drink coffee on a particular day, she experiences severe headaches, fatigue, and shakiness. Penelope is most likely dependent on caffeine and is experiencing .

Select one of the following:

psychologically; learned expectations
physically; learned expectations
physically; drug withdrawal
psychologically; drug withdrawal

Explanation

Question 11 of 32

1

Sameera occasionally uses LSD. Her friend Lisa occasionally uses morphine. Their friend Amy is a social drinker. Which individual is the least likely to become dependent on the drug she is using?

Select one of the following:

amy
lisa
sameera
they are all equally likely to become dependent

Explanation

Question 12 of 32

1

Seeta takes a drug that reduces her drowsiness and enhances her mood. However, at high doses, she experiences anxiety and tremors. After prolonged use, Seeta can build up a tolerance and physical dependence to the drug. Seetahas most likely ingested ____.

Select one of the following:

opium
barbituates
caffine
LSD

Explanation

Question 13 of 32

1

Bart awakes screaming, shaking, and sweating, and his heart is beating rapidly. Homer and Marge, being good parents, has Bart hooked up to an electroencephalograph. Checking Bart's EEG, they note that Bart was in stage 4 sleep just before he awoke. From this information, they feel confident in saying that Bart had just experienced ____.

Select one of the following:

a lucid dream
an episode of sleep apnea
sleep terror disorder
a nightmare

Explanation

Question 14 of 32

1

Shaina starts crying because she thinks that her brother has disappeared, when in fact he just put on his Halloween mask. Piaget would say that Shaina is in the stage and has not yet achieved .

Select one of the following:

preoperational; conservation
sensorimotor; object permanence
sensorimotor; conservation
preoperational; object permanence

Explanation

Question 15 of 32

1

Two and a half-year-old Emma asks her mother if she can wear her pink princess outfit and eat licorice for lunch, but her mother refuses, insisting that Emma wear and eat what her mom considers more appropriate. According to Erikson, Emma is experiencing the crisis of ____.

Select one of the following:

industry vs. inferiority
trust vs. mistrust
generativity vs. stagnation
autonomy vs. shame and doubt

Explanation

Question 16 of 32

1

Rashaun watches his toy disappear behind the couch and immediately looks away toward another toy. According to Piaget, Rashaun is most likely year(s) of age and in the stage.

Select one of the following:

one; preoperational
one; sensorimotor
three; preoperational
three; sensorimotor

Explanation

Question 17 of 32

1

Ellen seeks the help of a professional because she feels much anxiety. The therapist helps her identify one major stressor, her relationship with her brother. Which of the following is the least effective way for Ellen to reduce the impact of this stressor?

Select one of the following:

Ellen can learn to predict when situations involving her brother will be stressful.
Ellen can learn to believe that she has control over situations with her brother.
Ellen can change the way in which she interprets her brother's actions.
Ellen can learn how to ignore her brother whenever he is around.

Explanation

Question 18 of 32

1

People with disease-prone personalities are least likely to ____.

Select one of the following:

avoid thinking about stressors
perceive stressors as catastrophic and brought on by themselves
think pessimistically about their ability to overcome stressors
rely mainly on problem-focused coping strategies

Explanation

Question 19 of 32

1

The leukocytes that produce antibodies to fight foreign toxins are known as ; the leukocytes that have important antiviral and antitumor functions are known as .

Select one of the following:

natural killer cells; T-cells
T-cells; B-cells
B-cells; natural killer cells
B-cells; T-cells

Explanation

Question 20 of 32

1

At a hostile family reunion, Paige is quite stressed. Her heart is racing, her emotions are frazzled, and she has crossed her arms to signal she's not to be disturbed. Paige's responses to the reunion are known as ____.

Select one of the following:

stress reactions
burnout
stressors
general adaptation

Explanation

Question 21 of 32

1

Jerry has an eating disorder. She frequently gorged on her favorite foods and later tried to "get rid of the food" from her system. She was of normal weight and was successfully treated with an SSRI and group psychotherapy. Which of the following was Jerry most likely diagnosed with?

Select one of the following:

Anorexia Nervosa
No disorder
Binge Eating Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa

Explanation

Question 22 of 32

1

An authoritarian parent is...

Select one of the following:

one who wonders if they will have the authority to raise a child
firm but reasonable and explains why the child's behavior is incorrect Incorrect
very lax about discipline and gives the child complete freedom
firm, punitive, and unsympathetic

Explanation

Question 23 of 32

1

Abby is a gurgling, even-tempered, happy baby. Austin is a fussy, irregular, and irritable baby. These characteristics describe each infant's basic, natural disposition-her or his ____.

Select one of the following:

egocentrism
goodness of fit
genotype
temperament

Explanation

Question 24 of 32

1

When little Augustus is given his first vitamin pill, he says, "Yea!!! Candy!!!!" According to Piaget, this is an example of ____.

Select one of the following:

accommodation
egocentrism
assimilation
object permanence

Explanation

Question 25 of 32

1

In the course syllabus, the course objectives include _____________.

Select one of the following:

Information Literacy and Integrated Learning
Integrated Learning (Combining my knowledge of psychology, biology, and social contexts)
Information Literacy (Critically thinking about scientific literature and ethically citing sources)
Psychological Memorization (Remembering the definitions of psychological terms)

Explanation

Question 26 of 32

1

Jed feels tired all day long and can't focus very well at work. At a sleep institute, he is told that he actually stops breathing many times throughout the night. Jed has _______.

Select one of the following:

Lucid dreaming
Sleep apnea
Sleep terror disorder
REM behavior disorder

Explanation

Question 27 of 32

1

Tricia likes to take drugs that will increase her behavioral and mental activity. Tricia most likely uses all of the following types of drugs except

Select one of the following:

amphetamines
nicotine
cocaine
barbituates

Explanation

Question 28 of 32

1

Lance gives Israel a drink, telling him it is fruit punch with a tasteless alcohol in it. In actuality, it has no alcohol, but within an hour Israel becomes more aggressive and wild. Israel is experiencing the effects of

Select one of the following:

withdrawal
tolerance
alcohol
learned expectancies

Explanation

Question 29 of 32

1

A behaviorist believes that development is a result of the influence of _________.

Select one of the following:

learning: nature
external conditions: nurture
genetics: nature
sexual impulses: nature

Explanation

Question 30 of 32

1

Using our class' Levels of Evidence scale, put the following items in order from lowest to highest levels of evidence.

Select one of the following:

Dr. VanDyke's mom's opinion, professional opinion, empirical research, Peer edited journal article, replicated research
Dr. VanDyke's mom's opinion, professional opinion, replicated research, Peer edited journal article, empirical research
Dr. VanDyke's mom's opinion, Peer edited journal article, replicated research, professional opinion, empirical research
Peer edited journal article, professional opinion, empirical research, Dr. VanDyke's mom's opinion

Explanation

Question 31 of 32

1

The mental events that you are currently aware of exist at the ❌.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

conscious level

unconscious

subconsious

nonconscious

Explanation

Question 32 of 32

1

At the ❌ level are mental events that cannot be experienced consciously.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

non-conscious

subconscious

unconscious

conscious

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psychology Exam 2

Question 1 of 32

Louise is using a "club drug" that depresses the nervous system, causing feelings of relaxation. Unfortunately, the drug can also cause memory loss, paralysis, breathing problems, loss of consciousness, and even death. Louise ismost likely using ____.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 32

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 32

Kevin takes a highly addictive drug that activates the brain's painkilling and mood-altering systems. Kevin is least likely to be taking ____.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 32

Alcohol and heroin are similar in that both ____.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 32

Shy Sherman is drinking some punch that has been spiked with alcohol. Within an hour, Sherman is talking loudly, acting silly, and telling people what he really thinks about them. Shy Sherman is acting this way because alcohol is a(n) ____.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 32

People who experience post-traumatic stress disorder are at high risk of experiencing ____, which occur(s) during REM sleep and may be treatable with imagery therapy.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 32

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 32

While reading her psychology book in her room on Saturday morning, Lakeisha remembered how much fun class was the day before. Lakeisha's memory of her class was in what level of awareness before she started reading?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 32

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 32

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 32

Sameera occasionally uses LSD. Her friend Lisa occasionally uses morphine. Their friend Amy is a social drinker. Which individual is the least likely to become dependent on the drug she is using?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 32

Seeta takes a drug that reduces her drowsiness and enhances her mood. However, at high doses, she experiences anxiety and tremors. After prolonged use, Seeta can build up a tolerance and physical dependence to the drug. Seetahas most likely ingested ____.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 32

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 32

Shaina starts crying because she thinks that her brother has disappeared, when in fact he just put on his Halloween mask. Piaget would say that Shaina is in the ____ stage and has not yet achieved ____.​

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 32

Two and a half-year-old Emma asks her mother if she can wear her pink princess outfit and eat licorice for lunch, but her mother refuses, insisting that Emma wear and eat what her mom considers more appropriate. According to Erikson, Emma is experiencing the crisis of ____.​

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 32

Rashaun watches his toy disappear behind the couch and immediately looks away toward another toy. According to Piaget, Rashaun is most likely ____year(s) of age and in the ____ stage.​

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 32

​Ellen seeks the help of a professional because she feels much anxiety. The therapist helps her identify one major stressor, her relationship with her brother. Which of the following is the least effective way for Ellen to reduce the impact of this stressor?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 32

People with disease-prone personalities are least likely to ____.​

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 32

The leukocytes that produce antibodies to fight foreign toxins are known as ____; the leukocytes that have important antiviral and antitumor functions are known as ____.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 32

At a hostile family reunion, Paige is quite stressed. Her heart is racing, her emotions are frazzled, and she has crossed her arms to signal she's not to be disturbed. Paige's responses to the reunion are known as ____.​

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 21 of 32

Jerry has an eating disorder. She frequently gorged on her favorite foods and later tried to "get rid of the food" from her system. She was of normal weight and was successfully treated with an SSRI and group psychotherapy. Which of the following was Jerry most likely diagnosed with?

Select one of the following:

Shaina starts crying because she thinks that her brother has disappeared, when in fact he just put on his Halloween mask. Piaget would say that Shaina is in the stage and has not yet achieved .

Two and a half-year-old Emma asks her mother if she can wear her pink princess outfit and eat licorice for lunch, but her mother refuses, insisting that Emma wear and eat what her mom considers more appropriate. According to Erikson, Emma is experiencing the crisis of ____.

Rashaun watches his toy disappear behind the couch and immediately looks away toward another toy. According to Piaget, Rashaun is most likely year(s) of age and in the stage.

Ellen seeks the help of a professional because she feels much anxiety. The therapist helps her identify one major stressor, her relationship with her brother. Which of the following is the least effective way for Ellen to reduce the impact of this stressor?

People with disease-prone personalities are least likely to ____.

The leukocytes that produce antibodies to fight foreign toxins are known as ; the leukocytes that have important antiviral and antitumor functions are known as .

At a hostile family reunion, Paige is quite stressed. Her heart is racing, her emotions are frazzled, and she has crossed her arms to signal she's not to be disturbed. Paige's responses to the reunion are known as ____.

Abby is a gurgling, even-tempered, happy baby. Austin is a fussy, irregular, and irritable baby. These characteristics describe each infant's basic, natural disposition-her or his ____.

When little Augustus is given his first vitamin pill, he says, "Yea!!! Candy!!!!" According to Piaget, this is an example of ____.