Psychology Quiz Questions And Answers

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1.

Sleep and meditation are examples of
- A.
  
  Altered states of consciousness
- B.
  
  Circadian rhythms
- C.
  
  Meditation
- D.
  
  Hallucinations
2.

Sleep is considered a necessary vital function because it.
- A.
  
  Helps people recover from stress
- B.
  
  Builds up a person's resistance to infection
- C.
  
  Maintains the brain's proper functioning
- D.
  
  Does all of the above
3.

Biofeedback has been used to successfully treat
- A.
  
  High blood pressure
- B.
  
  Cancer
- C.
  
  Eating disorders
- D.
  
  All of the above
4.

Slurred speech, blurred vision, and impaired judgment are the results of
- A.
  
  Nicotine
- B.
  
  Amphetamines
- C.
  
  Cocaine
- D.
  
  Alcohol
5.

Morphine and heroin are addictive depressants known as
- A.
  
  Amphetamines
- B.
  
  Narcotics
- C.
  
  Stimulants
- D.
  
  Hallucinogens
6.

Amphetamines have been used to
- A.
  
  Cure addiction to morphine
- B.
  
  Deaden the pain of soldiers suffering from wounds
- C.
  
  Slow the activity of the nervous system
- D.
  
  Help people stay awake
7.

Marijuana is an example of a
- A.
  
  Hallucinogen
- B.
  
  Narcotic
- C.
  
  Stimulant
- D.
  
  Depressant
8.

Some people who have taken LSD suffer from long-term side effects that include
- A.
  
  Heart problems
- B.
  
  High blood pressure
- C.
  
  Memory loss
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

Maintenance programs help people addicted to drugs by all of the following except
- A.
  
  Removing all drugs from the addict
- B.
  
  Giving controlled amounts of a less addictive drug
- C.
  
  Reducing the amount of the narcotics an addict takes
- D.
  
  Providing moral support during group talks
10.

At which level of consciousness do basic biological functions, such as breathing, occur?
- A.
  
  Preconscious
- B.
  
  Unconscious
- C.
  
  Altered state
- D.
  
  Nonconscious
11.

Which state is the lightest stage of sleep?
- A.
  
  Stage 1
- B.
  
  Stage 2
- C.
  
  Stage 3
- D.
  
  Stage 4
12.

Which of the following statements does not describe meditation?
- A.
  
  It is an altered state of consciousness.
- B.
  
  It helps people relax.
- C.
  
  It is an important part of many religions.
- D.
  
  It is a part of hypnosis.
13.

Which of the following might provide relief from tension headaches?
- A.
  
  Stimulants
- B.
  
  Amphetamines
- C.
  
  Biofeedback
- D.
  
  REM sleep
14.

Alcohol, heroin, and codeine are classified as which of the following?
- A.
  
  Depressants
- B.
  
  Hallucinogens
- C.
  
  Stimulants
- D.
  
  Amphetamines
15.

Using marijuana can result in one of the following. Which is the correct option?
- A.
  
  Weight loss
- B.
  
  Flashbacks
- C.
  
  Delusions
- D.
  
  Hallucinations
16.

The treatment for drug abuse that involves the removal of poisonous substances from the body is
- A.
  
  A maintenance program
- B.
  
  Biofeedback
- C.
  
  Detoxification
- D.
  
  Hypnosis
17.

A type of altered consciousness in which people become highly suggestible is called.
- A.
  
  Meditation
- B.
  
  Relaxation
- C.
  
  Hypnosis
- D.
  
  Biofeedback
18.

Sigmund Freud believed that dreams.
- A.
  
  Are clues to the unconscious
- B.
  
  Serve no function
- C.
  
  Cannot be interpreted
- D.
  
  Help people solve problems
19.

Which of the following occur during stage 4 sleep?
- A.
  
  Sleepwalking
- B.
  
  Bed-wetting
- C.
  
  Sleep talking
- D.
  
  All of the above
20.

The most potent hallucinogenic drug is
- A.
  
  Marijuana
- B.
  
  LSD
- C.
  
  Mescaline
- D.
  
  Peyote
21.

Which of the following is true of hypnosis?
- A.
  
  It is similar to deep sleep.
- B.
  
  The subject cannot be forced to do things against his or her will.
- C.
  
  The subject becomes less responsive to internal stress.
- D.
  
  It cannot be used to reduce pain.
22.

Adults spend about _______ of their time asleep in non-REM sleep.
- A.
  
  25 percent
- B.
  
  50 percent
- C.
  
  75 percent
- D.
  
  90 percent
23.

What is the best way to describe the relationship between a hypnotist and a participant?
- A.
  
  Hypnotist has total control
- B.
  
  One of mutual distrust
- C.
  
  One of mutual participation
- D.
  
  The participant gives up control.
24.

Which of the following is not a common use of hypnosis?
- A.
  
  To aid memory.
- B.
  
  To help people forget.
- C.
  
  To manage pain.
- D.
  
  To help people learn.
25.

Using hypnosis to help cure an addiction uses
- A.
  
  A posthypnotic suggestion
- B.
  
  A prehypnotic suggestion
- C.
  
  Neodissociation
- D.
  
  Neohypnosis