1. iClicker Questions for
Psychology for AP by David G. Myers
Karla Gingerich, Colorado State University
Unit 5: States of Consciousness

2. Staying up especially late on weekends is most likely to have an influence on:
A. narcolepsy.
B. sleep apnea.
C. the circadian rhythm.
D. seasonal affective disorder.
Answer: C

3. Carrie’s EEG shows sleep spindles. Which stage of sleep is she in?
A. stage 1
B. stage 2
C. stage 3
D. REM
Answer: B

4. Those who complain of insomnia typically _______ how long it actually takes them to fall asleep and ________ how long they actually slept.
A. underestimate; overestimate
B. overestimate; underestimate
C. underestimate; underestimate
D. overestimate; overestimate
Answer: B

5. The experience of insomnia following discontinued use of a psychoactive drug best illustrates:
A. narcolepsy.
B. withdrawal.
C. REM rebound.
D. dissociation.
Answer: B

6. A modern theory of dreams suggests that dreams help us to fix the day’s experiences into memories. This is known as the ___________ theory of dreams.
A. information processing
B. physiological function
C. activation-synthesis
D. cognitive developmental
Answer: A

7. The social influence theory of hypnosis receives support from evidence that:
A. behaviors produced through hypnotic procedures can also be produced without them.
B. hypnotized subjects have a hidden observer.
C. easily hypnotized individuals have difficulty focusing attention on their own thoughts and feelings.
D. very few people are at all responsive to hypnotic suggestions.
Answer: A

8. Court systems frequently ban testimony from witnesses who have been hypnotized because the procedure often encourages:
A. a hidden observer.
B. hallucinations.
C. narcolepsy.
D. false memories.
Answer: D

9. In order to help patients control their undesired symptoms or unhealthy behaviors, clinicians would be most likely to make use of:
A. dissociation.
B. REM rebound.
C. posthypnotic suggestion.
D. hypnogogic sensations.
Answer: C

10. Which of the following is NOT classified as a stimulant?
A. heroin
B. ecstasy
C. cocaine
D. methamphetamine
Answer: A

11. Critical Thinking Questions

12. After Scott builds up a sleep debt, you would expect him to:
A. have increased insomnia.
B. experience less REM sleep for several nights.
C. show the paradoxical effect of being more alert during his waking hours.
D. get more sleep for several nights until the debt is paid off.
Answer: D

13. Your friend insists that she rarely has dreams
Your friend insists that she rarely has dreams. What is the most likely explanation for this situation?
A. She probably has dreams every night, but only rarely remembers her dreams.
B. She probably uses barbiturates to help her sleep every night.
C. This is normal; most people never dream.
D. She stays up too late at night and gets up too early in the morning.
Answer: A

14. Alex complains of chronic insomnia
Alex complains of chronic insomnia. He has had a medical check-up and is healthy, yet he has difficulty falling asleep. What is the best advice you can give in this situation?
A. Have a glass of wine right before bedtime.
B. Go to the doctor and get a prescription for sleeping pills.
C. Go to bed at the same time every evening and wake up at the same time in the morning.
D. Do some strenuous exercise right before going to bed..
Answer: C

15. A. She may be exhibiting symptoms of early onset epilepsy.
Your young child wakes up a few nights per month seemingly in a panic. She sits up in bed screaming and crying. You rush in to calm her and to see what is happening. The child usually returns to sleep and doesn’t remember this happening at all. What is the best explanation for this behavior?
A. She may be exhibiting symptoms of early onset epilepsy.
B. She has excessive anxiety during the day.
C. She has too much sugar in her diet.
D. She is probably experiencing night terrors, a fairly common event in early childhood.
Answer: D

16. What advice would you give to a friend who is attempting to learn a foreign language by listening to tapes while she sleeps?
A. Make sure the volume is turned up enough to hear it well during sleep.
B. Make sure the volume isn’t loud enough to interfere with your ability to relax.
C. Make sure there is music, such as Mozart, playing as well because it is known to enhance learning during sleep.
D. Don’t spend your money on the tapes, because we don’t remember information we’ve heard while asleep.
Answer: D