Question 1

Among the physiological changes that occur when you are dreaming is increased voluntary muscle activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In general, as the cycle of sleep recurs through the night, it tends to contain

Accepted Answer

A)   more Stage 4 and less REM.
B)   more Stage 4 and more REM.
C)   less Stage 4 and less REM.
D)   less Stage 4 and more REM.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The EEG pattern observed when individuals are in deep relaxation is generally 8-12 cycles per second and are known by the Greek letter Alpha.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Peter is in a deep sleep and his brain wave pattern consists of low frequency delta waves.Peter is experiencing which stage of sleep?

Accepted Answer

A)   REM
B)   Stage 3 or 4
C)   Stage 1
D)   Stage 2E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Carl is taking a prescription drug to reduce the anxiety he has been feeling since he lost his job.He finds that when he takes the drug he experiences some short-term lethargy and impaired coordination.It is likely that Carl's physician has prescribed

Accepted Answer

A)   a sedative.
B)   a narcotic.
C)   a stimulant.
D)   a hallucinogen.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

You are observing your friend Melissa while she is sleeping.She is tossing and turning.It is most likely that Melissa is currently in

Accepted Answer

A)   NREM sleep and she is acting out a dream she is experiencing.
B)   REM sleep and is acting out a dream that she is experiencing.
C)   NREM sleep and her movements are random.
D)   REM sleep and her movements are random.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Compared to young adults, infants sleep for a ____ period of time each day and spend a ____ proportion of their total sleep time in REM sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)   longer; smaller
B)   longer; larger
C)   shorter; larger
D)   shorter; smallerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: States of Consciousness

In general, as the cycle of sleep recurs through the night, it tends to contain

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Peter is in a deep sleep and his brain wave pattern consists of low frequency delta waves.Peter is experiencing which stage of sleep?

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Carl is taking a prescription drug to reduce the anxiety he has been feeling since he lost his job.He finds that when he takes the drug he experiences some short-term lethargy and impaired coordination.It is likely that Carl's physician has prescribed

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Among the physiological changes that occur when you are dreaming is increased voluntary muscle activity.

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The EEG pattern observed when individuals are in deep relaxation is generally 8-12 cycles per second and are known by the Greek letter Alpha.

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Compared to young adults, infants sleep for a period of time each day and spend a proportion of their total sleep time in REM sleep.

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You are observing your friend Melissa while she is sleeping.She is tossing and turning.It is most likely that Melissa is currently in

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Exam 5: States of Consciousness

In general, as the cycle of sleep recurs through the night, it tends to contain

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Peter is in a deep sleep and his brain wave pattern consists of low frequency delta waves.Peter is experiencing which stage of sleep?

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Carl is taking a prescription drug to reduce the anxiety he has been feeling since he lost his job.He finds that when he takes the drug he experiences some short-term lethargy and impaired coordination.It is likely that Carl's physician has prescribed

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Among the physiological changes that occur when you are dreaming is increased voluntary muscle activity.

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The EEG pattern observed when individuals are in deep relaxation is generally 8-12 cycles per second and are known by the Greek letter Alpha.

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Compared to young adults, infants sleep for a ____ period of time each day and spend a ____ proportion of their total sleep time in REM sleep.

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You are observing your friend Melissa while she is sleeping.She is tossing and turning.It is most likely that Melissa is currently in

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Compared to young adults, infants sleep for a period of time each day and spend a proportion of their total sleep time in REM sleep.

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