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In the _____ theory, dreams are thought to be visits to the dreamer by supernatural spirits.


A) nonsense
B) message
C) soul travel
D) visitation

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of these people would typically be the LEAST difficult to hypnotize? A person who:


A) believes that hypnosis will work.
B) is skeptical but willing to try hypnosis.
C) has family members susceptible to hypnosis.
D) is against undergoing hypnosis.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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According to a recent meta-analysis, which student would be MOST likely to misuse or abuse medication prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ?


A) Angus, who is a perfectionist
B) Saffy, who is outgoing and energetic
C) Charlie, who has a diagnosis of depression
D) Maggie, who has substantial symptoms of ADHD

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements about mindfulness is FALSE? The practice of mindfulness is:


A) an effective therapeutic tool.
B) beneficial to those with psychological disorders.
C) associated with lower levels of relationship satisfaction.
D) associated with lower levels of stress.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Studies have found that the use of alcohol is linked to the increased likelihood of committing which type of crime?


A) theft
B) physical assault
C) murder
D) sexual assault

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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The _____ of neurotransmitters in the synapse can be affected by psychoactive drugs.


A) uptake
B) reuptake
C) synthesis
D) construction

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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A person who wants to develop good sleep hygiene practices should:


A) exercise in the evening.
B) eliminate naps in the late afternoon.
C) read a book in bed to unwind.
D) watch TV in bed to unwind.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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About _____ of people experience serious levels of breathing problems and daytime sleepiness due to sleep apnea.


A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 20%

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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A scientist wants to investigate the effects of sleep problems on athletic performance. The scientist wants to include only those who consistently have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, despite their best efforts. The focus of this study is MOST accurately defined as:


A) insomnia.
B) somnambulism.
C) sleep deprivation.
D) sleep apnea.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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In a study on posthypnotic suggestion and hypnosis, researchers instructed participants to send postcards weekly to the researchers. Half of the participants were hypnotized and received this instruction as a posthypnotic suggestion. The other half of participants were not hypnotized and received this instruction as a request for a favor. The results of that study found that _____ participants found the task required _____ effort.


A) the hypnotized; little
B) the nonhypnotized; little
C) both groups of; great
D) both groups of; little

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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A person who wants to develop good sleep hygiene practices should:


A) get up at 7:00 A.M. and go to sleep at 10:00 P.M. every day.
B) go to sleep shortly after having dinner.
C) watch TV in bed to unwind before sleeping.
D) exercise in the evening.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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In a study on posthypnotic suggestion and hypnosis, researchers instructed participants to send postcards weekly to the researchers. Half of the participants were hypnotized and received this instruction as a posthypnotic suggestion. The other half of participants were not hypnotized and received this instruction as a request for a favor. The results of that study found that _____ participants found the task required _____ effort.


A) the hypnotized; great
B) the nonhypnotized; great
C) both groups of; great
D) both groups of; little

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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____ is the awareness of one's moment-to-moment experiences fully, deliberately, and without distraction.


A) Hypnosis
B) Detachment
C) Meditation
D) Mindfulness

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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A technique in which one person alters the consciousness of another person is called:


A) hypnotism.
B) meditation.
C) lucid dreaming.
D) suggestion.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Over the past 5 years, Thomas has developed problems sleeping. After falling asleep, Thomas experiences interruptions in his breathing, causing him to wake up frequently. The sleep abnormality that BEST describes Thomas's sleeping pattern is:


A) sleep apnea.
B) narcolepsy.
C) somnambulism.
D) lucid dreaming.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Kendall did not sleep at all last night. Today, Kendall notices that it is harder for her to come up with points and ideas in class, although usually she usually does very well during class discussions. Kendall's sleep deprivation is likely causing Kendall to experience _____ in class.


A) cognitive rigidity
B) narcolepsy
C) decreased motivation
D) sleep apnea

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A person undergoing hypnosis has been told to calm themselves to a point that approaches sleep. This person is in the _____ stage of hypnotism.


A) induction
B) initiation
C) submission
D) suggestion

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Insomnia is defined as:


A) walking while asleep.
B) immediate and unexpected shifts from wakefulness to REM sleep.
C) consistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving high-quality sleep.
D) interruptions of breathing that cause repeated wakening.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Which statement about hypnosis is FALSE?


A) Research strongly supports the use of hypnosis to treat many types of problems.
B) Hypnosis can be used to enhance performance in sports.
C) The best evidence for hypnosis is in the treatment of pain and smoking.
D) Hypnosis has been used to treat depression disorders such as phobias and depression.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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In the second step of hypnotism, the person receiving the technique is told to perform a certain behavior. This step is called:


A) induction.
B) suggestion.
C) mesmerism.
D) resolution.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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