Modules 7-9: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind Clicker Questions Exploring Psychology, 10th Edition by David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall Slides by Laura Beavin Haider, Ph.D. Modules 7-9: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Consciousness: Some Basic Concepts MODULE 7

1. The blindsight phenomena provides evidence for: A. dual-processing. B. selective attention. C. parallel processing. D. inattentional blindness.

1. The blindsight phenomena provides evidence for: ANSWER A. dual processing. B. selective attention. C. parallel processing. D. inattentional blindness.

2. Charles can drive while talking to his friend in the passenger’s seat without any impairment to his driving. This is an example of: A. parallel processing. B. inattentional blindness. C. selective attention. D. the cocktail party effect.

2. Charles can drive while talking to his friend in the passenger’s seat without any impairment to his driving. This is an example of: ANSWER A. parallel processing. B. inattentional blindness. C. selective attention. D. the cocktail party effect.

Sleep and Dreams MODULE 8

3. Which altered state of consciousness is physiologically induced? A. Daydreaming B. Meditation C. Sensory deprivation D. Hallucination

3. Which altered state of consciousness is physiologically induced 3. Which altered state of consciousness is physiologically induced? ANSWER A. Daydreaming B. Meditation C. Sensory deprivation D. Hallucination

4. During which stage of sleep do vivid dreams commonly occur? A. NREM-3 B. NREM-2 C. NREM-1 D. REM

4. During which stage of sleep do vivid dreams commonly occur? ANSWER A. NREM-3 B. NREM-2 C. NREM-1 D. REM

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason for sleep? A. Sleep protects us from harm. B. Sleep enhances limbic brain responses. C. Sleep restores and repairs the body. D. Sleep consolidates memory.

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason for sleep? ANSWER A. Sleep protects us from harm. B. Sleep enhances limbic brain responses. C. Sleep restores and repairs the body. D. Sleep consolidates memory.

6. Which sleep disorder is characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks? A. Insomnia B. Sleep apnea C. Narcolepsy D. Night terrors

6. Which sleep disorder is characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks? ANSWER A. Insomnia B. Sleep apnea C. Narcolepsy D. Night terrors

7. Which theory argues that regular brain stimulation from REM sleep may help develop and preserve neural pathways? A. Neural activation B. Physiological function C. Cognitive development D. Information-processing

7. Which theory argues that regular brain stimulation from REM sleep may help develop and preserve neural pathways? ANSWER A. Neural activation B. Physiological function C. Cognitive development D. Information-processing

8. Josephina is deep into sleep 8. Josephina is deep into sleep. If we were to measure her brainwaves, which type of waves would be slow and large? A. Alpha B. Beta C. Delta D. REM

8. Josephina is deep into sleep 8. Josephina is deep into sleep. If we were to measure her brainwaves, which type of waves would be slow and large? ANSWER A. Alpha B. Beta C. Delta D. REM

9. Mustafa has not slept in days as he is busy cramming for final exams. The effects of his sleep deprivation would likely NOT include: A. increased metabolism. B. depressed mood. C. increased stress hormones. D. trouble concentrating.

9. Mustafa has not slept in days as he is busy cramming for final exams. The effects of his sleep deprivation would likely NOT include: ANSWER A. increased metabolism. B. depressed mood. C. increased stress hormones. D. trouble concentrating.

Drugs and Consciousness MODULE 9

10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with alcohol consumption? A. Disinhibition B. Memory disruption C. Increased neural processing D. Expectancy effects

10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with alcohol consumption? ANSWER A. Disinhibition B. Memory disruption C. Increased neural processing D. Expectancy effects

11. Which type of psychoactive drugs depress neural activity while lessening pain and anxiety? A. Depressants B. Opiates C. Barbiturates D. Stimulants

11. Which type of psychoactive drugs depress neural activity while lessening pain and anxiety? ANSWER A. Depressants B. Opiates C. Barbiturates D. Stimulants

12. Which psychoactive drug has the negative aftereffect of causing heart disease and cancer? A. Alcohol B. Heroin C. Caffeine D. Nicotine

12. Which psychoactive drug has the negative aftereffect of causing heart disease and cancer? ANSWER A. Alcohol B. Heroin C. Caffeine D. Nicotine

13. Which psychoactive drug elicits an emotional elevation, high energy, and disinhibition? A. LSD B. Ecstasy C. Marijuana D. Heroin

13. Which psychoactive drug elicits an emotional elevation, high energy, and disinhibition? ANSWER A. LSD B. Ecstasy C. Marijuana D. Heroin

14. A patient is admitted to the hospital complaining that they feel as though they are separated from their body. If you predicted they were on drugs, what would you test for? A. Cocaine B. Methamphetamine C. Heroin D. LSD

14. A patient is admitted to the hospital complaining that they feel as though they are separated from their body. If you predicted they were on drugs, what would you test for? ANSWER A. Cocaine B. Methamphetamine C. Heroin D. LSD

15. Clark is at a party and experimenting with a drug that causes him to feel euphoric and confident. He has tons of energy and is dancing and talking to others he doesn’t normally feel comfortable socializing with. Hours later he feels depressed and suspicious of those he encountered. Which drug might Clark have been using? A. Cocaine B. LSD C. Heroin D. Marijuana

15. Clark is at a party and experimenting with a drug that causes him to feel euphoric and confident. He has tons of energy and is dancing and talking to others he doesn’t normally feel comfortable socializing with. Hours later he feels depressed and suspicious of those he encountered. Which drug might Clark have been using? ANSWER A. Cocaine B. LSD C. Heroin D. Marijuana