1. 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

2. Consciousness: Some Basic Concepts
MODULE 7

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Sleep and Dreams
MODULE 8

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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Drugs and Consciousness
MODULE 9

23. 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

24. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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