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Alcohol consumption disrupts the processing of recent experiences into one's permanent memory by: decreasing REM sleep
Among those informed that their bodies are swaying, postural sway is indicative of hypnotic ability.
As drug users experience neuroadaptation, they demonstrate signs of tolerance.
Dissociation has been used as an explanation for hypnotic pain relief.
Dr. Brooks seeks to account for the substance abuse of her therapy clients in terms of their abusive home environments, their limited sense of life purpose, and the altered functioning of their neurotransmitter systems. biopsychosocial
Hallucinations similar to those that accompany the near-death experience can be produced by oxygen deprivation.
In an experiment, hypnotized subjects are told to scratch their ear if they hear the word psychology mentioned later. The fact that they do so only if they think the experiment is still under way most clearly supports the theory that hypnosis involves role playing.
Nicotine triggers a(n) ________ in anxiety and a(n) ________ in mental alertness. decrease; increase
The discomfort and distress that follow the discontinued use of certain drugs is called withdrawal
The experience of vivid geometric images and dreamlike scenes is most likely to be triggered by LSD.
To prevent or reduce marijuana use, young people should be educated about the long-term costs of regular marijuana use.
Which of the following psychoactive drugs produces the quickest and most powerful rush of euphoria? Correct cocaine
A car driver's ability to navigate a familiar route while carrying on an animated conversation with passengers best illustrates the importance of dual processing.
A recurring sleep stage during which most vivid dreams commonly occur is known as ________ sleep. REM
A teenager texting while crossing the street is not likely to notice a car rounding the corner and selective attention.
Bright light inhibits our feelings of sleepiness by suppressing the production of melatonin.
Chronic sleep deprivation is most likely to contribute to weight gain.
Court systems frequently ban testimony from witnesses who have been hypnotized because the procedure often encourages false memories.
People who claim to have been abducted by space aliens—often shortly after going to bed—commonly recall being floated off their beds. It is most likely that they have incorporated ________ into their memories. hypnagogic sensations
Selective attention is best illustrated by change blindness.
Sleep deprivation increases levels of the hunger-arousing hormone ghrelin.
Staying up especially late on weekends is most likely to have an influence on the circadian rhythm.
The distinction between manifest content and latent content is central to ________ theory of dreams. Freud's wish-fulfillment
The large, slow brain waves associated with NREM-3 sleep are called delta waves.
The neural activation theory provides a physiological explanation for dreaming
The simultaneous processing of information on many parallel tracks is most closely associated with unconscious mental activity.
Those who complain of insomnia typically _______ how long it actually takes them to fall asleep and ________ how long they actually slept. overestimate; underestimate
Which of the following is a stress hormone that stimulates the body to make fat? cortisol
Which of the following sleep disorders is most strongly associated with obesity? sleep apnea
Which sleep disorder is most likely to be accompanied by sleepwalking and sleeptalking? night terrors
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