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Chapter 4- Consciousness (MindTap) Test Questions and
Answers Rated A+
Drifting consciousness - ANSWER -Carol is
sitting in her office at work. She is supposed to
be working on a project, but instead she is
thinking about the vacation that she and her
husband are planning. Which level of
consciousness is Carol exhibiting?
inattentional blindness - ANSWER -Adam
was absorbed in balancing his checkbook and
failed to notice a grease fire had started in the
oven in which he was cooking dinner. Which
concept best explains his failure to notice the
fire?
jet lag. - ANSWER -Rosalie traveled from
California to New York for a conference. She
found herself getting up earlier than usual and
being tired earlier than normal. Her experience
most likely represents
hypothalamus. - ANSWER -The
suprachiasmatic nucleus is located in the
REM - ANSWER -When Mark tried to wake
up Chrystal, he noticed that her eyes were
darting back and forth under her closed eyelids.
What stage of sleep was Chrystal most likely in?
Stages 3 and 4 - ANSWER -Which stages
of sleep are marked by brain activity called delta
waves?
stage 2 - ANSWER -erik is doing a sleep
study. the lab technician notices sleep spindles.
what stage of sleep is erik insll
Sleep terror disorder - ANSWER -Four-
year-old Amar woke up screaming. Upon
entering his room, his parents noticed him sitting
upright, but when they talked to him they realized
he was still deeply asleep. Which sleep-wake
disorder was Amar likely experiencing?
Sleep apnea - ANSWER -Upon awakening,
Linda feels groggy. She feels like she did not get
any sleep, although she knows she slept for at
least eight hours. Which sleep-wake disorder is
she likely experiencing?
Sleep medications can cause unusual behaviors.
- ANSWER -Which of the following
statements is true about medications that treat
sleep-wake disorders?
Lowered anxiety - ANSWER -Paula
regularly practices transcendental meditation.
Which of the following is she likely to experience?
Mindfulness meditation - ANSWER -Kuo-
Fen is engaging in a practice wherein he is
focused on the present moment and paying
attention to the rhythm of his breathing. Which
technique is he using?
Hypnotic analgesia - ANSWER -Fernandina
is concerned that her upcoming root canal will be
painful. She visits her therapist before the
procedure, who uses a technique to suggest that
the tooth and gum area will be numb throughout
the procedure. Which technique has Fernandina
received?
Role-playing model - ANSWER -You are
participating in a psychological research study.
The psychologist asks you to focus only on her
