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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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