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Which theory suggests that dreams are mental responses to random bursts of neural stimulation?

Activation-Synthesis

The large, slow brain waves associated with deep sleep are called

delta waves

At 3 o'clock in the morning, John has already slept for 4 hours. As long as his sleep continues, we can expect an increasing occurrence of

REM sleep

The occurrence of REM rebound supports the notion that

humans, like most other mammals, need REM sleep

Dreams often involve sudden emotional reactions and surprising changes in scene. This best serves to support the theory that dreams

are triggered by random bursts of energy

Circadian rhythm refers to

pattern of biological functioning that occurs once on a 24-hour period

The emotional tone of our dreams is especially likely to be influenced by activation of the ________ during REM sleep

limbic system

Soon after taking a psychoactive drug, Zachary experienced a diminished appetite, an increased pulse rate, dilated pupils, and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria. Zachary most likely experienced the effects of

cocaine

Research on sleep patterns indicates that

sleep patterns may be genetically influenced

When cocaine is snorted, free-based, or injected, it produces a rush of euphoria by

blocking the reuptake of dopamine

Some researchers suggest that the brain activity associated with REM sleep provides the sleeping brain with periodic stimulation. This finding supports which of the following dream theories?

physiological

François was dismayed to discover that some of his football teammates were using drugs to enhance their footwork and endurance on the playing field. Which of the following drugs were the players most likely using?

amphetamines

People hypnotized for pain relief may show activity in brain areas that receive pain sensations but not in brain areas that make us consciously aware of the pain. This most directly supports the theory that hypnosis involves

dissociation

Which of the following is most accurate about a typical night's sleep?
a. As sleep progresses, Stage 3 and Stage 4 sleep diminish while REM sleep increases.
b. The sleep cycle repeats itself every 60 minutes.
c. Everyone needs 8 hours of sleep per night.
d. During REM sleep the muscles are tense and brain waves reveal deep relaxation.
e. Most of a night's sleep is spent in Stage 4 and REM.

As sleep progresses, Stage 3 and Stage 4 sleep diminish while REM sleep increases.

Although Max never experiences caffeine withdrawal symptoms, he feels that he needs coffee every morning as part of his daily routine. Max best illustrates

psychological dependance

Advocates of the social influence theory of hypnosis are likely to argue that

hypnotized people are simply enacting the role of good hypnotic subjects.

Which of the following is a common symptom of nicotine withdrawal?

anxiety

Research has indicated that hypnosis

enables some people to undergo surgery with only a local anesthesia

Nembutal, Seconal, and Amytal, drugs prescribed to reduce insomnia, are

barbiturates

The altered state of consciousness that is most similar to a drug-induced hallucination is

the near-death experience

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What theory suggests that dreams are mental responses to random burst of neural stimulation?

The activation-synthesis model suggests that dreams are caused by the physiological processes of the brain.

Which theory emphasizes that dreams simulate?

The empathy theory proposes that the often emotional dream simulation, if recalled, may have a lasting effect on the dreamer after sleep (through self-reflection), but also on significant others who are told and engage with the dream.

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