Question 1

The logical fallacy involved in circular reasoning where a person mistakes a label or definition for an explanation is termed the
A) nominal fallacy.
B) inductive fallacy.
C) deductive fallacy.
D) ordinal fallacy.

Accepted Answer

The nominal fallacy is the logical fallacy involved in circular reasoning where a person mistakes a label or definition for an explanation. This occurs when someone uses a word or label to explain something, but the word or label is just a restatement of the concept being explained.

Question 2

Stages 3 and 4 of sleep are associated with ____________________ waves in EEG recordings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stages 3 and 4 of sleep are...

Question 3

The ____________________ theory of hypnosis suggests that people in a normal mental state behave as they believe a hypnoized person would.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ theory of hypnosis suggests that...

Question 4

The ascending reticular activating system (ARAS)consists of afferent fibers running through the reticular formation that influence physiological ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ascending reticular activating system (ARAS)consists of...

Question 5

Alpha waves are likely to be prominent if you are
A) programming a computer.
B) meditating.
C) under hypnosis.
D) doing any of these things.

Accepted Answer

Alpha waves are associated with a relaxed but awake state, often referred to as a meditative state. While programming a computer or being under hypnosis may require focus and concentration, it is not necessarily associated with alpha wave activity.

Question 6

____________________ is the awareness of external events,internal sensations,self and your thoughts about these experiences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the awareness of external events,internal...

Question 7

Concluding that a person drinks too much because he/she is an alcoholic,is an example of
A) logical reasoning.
B) circular reasoning.
C) inductive reasoning.
D) deductive reasoning.

Accepted Answer

Concluding that someone is an alcoholic because they drink too much is an example of circular reasoning because the conclusion (alcoholic) is used as evidence to support the premise (that they drink too much), and vice versa, without any other evidence or reasoning involved.

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding the use of definitions in psychology is the MOST accurate?
A) Definitions generally emerge out of research.
B) Definitions can be useful as explanations for phenomena.
C) Definitions are typically crafted by experts in a specific field.
D) The source of a definition is unimportant in evaluating its validity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements regarding the...

Question 9

In general,it appears that in most countries the level of industrialization and the custom of daytime napping are ____________________ correlated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general,it appears that in most countries...

Question 10

____________________ sleep consists of sleep stages 3 and 4 during which high-amplitude,low-frequency delta waves become prominent in EEG recordings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ sleep consists of sleep stages 3...

Question 11

Tyler was relaxing and not really paying attention to anything when his roommate came home.The roommate has asked for help working through some difficulties with a computer program.As Tyler helps his roommate solve the programming problem his brain waves will
A) decrease in both frequency and amplitude.
B) increase in both frequency and amplitude.
C) increase in frequency and decrease in amplitude.
D) decrease in frequency and increase in amplitude.

Accepted Answer

When Tyler helps his roommate solve a programming problem, his brain waves will likely increase in frequency as he concentrates and focuses on the task at hand. However, because he is not doing anything physically demanding or exciting, his brain waves will likely decrease in amplitude. This means that there will be more brain wave activity happening, but it will be happening at a lower overall intensity. Therefore, the best choice is C, which describes an increase in frequency and a decrease in amplitude.

Question 12

In sleep research subjects are usually hooked up to a variety of physiological recording devices including a(n)____________________,which records muscular activity and a(n)____________________,which records eye movements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In sleep research subjects are usually hooked...

Question 13

The ____________________ theory of dreaming suggests that people fulfill ungratified needs from waking hours in their dreams.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ theory of dreaming suggests that...

Question 14

The 24 hour biological cycles found in humans and many other species are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 24 hour biological cycles found in...

Question 15

Research studies suggest that REM and slow-wave sleep contribute to ____________________,or a firming up of the learning that takes place during the day.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research studies suggest that REM and slow-wave...

Question 16

An EEG would indicate primarily ____________________ activity in a person who is in a light sleep with his or her eyes closed.

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The answer of An EEG would indicate primarily ____________________ activity...

Question 17

Dream reports from ____________________ sleep show that these dreams appear to be less vivid and story like then ____________________ dreams.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dream reports from ____________________ sleep show that...

Question 18

Experts have estimated that accidents attributed to drowsiness induced by sleep deprivation cost the US economy over $56 ____________________ annually.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Experts have estimated that accidents attributed to...

Question 19

Joshua experiences reflexive gasping for air during sleep several times a night and frequently wakes up because of it.Joshua most likely has ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Joshua experiences reflexive gasping for air during...

Question 20

When a person has chronic problems with not getting adequate sleep,he or she is said to suffer from ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a person has chronic problems with...

Quiz 5: Variations in Consciousness

The logical fallacy involved in circular reasoning where a person mistakes a label or definition for an explanation is termed the

Stages 3 and 4 of sleep are associated with ____________________ waves in EEG recordings.

The ____________________ theory of hypnosis suggests that people in a normal mental state behave as they believe a hypnoized person would.

The ascending reticular activating system (ARAS)consists of afferent fibers running through the reticular formation that influence physiological ____________________.

Alpha waves are likely to be prominent if you are

____________________ is the awareness of external events,internal sensations,self and your thoughts about these experiences.

Concluding that a person drinks too much because he/she is an alcoholic,is an example of

Which of the following statements regarding the use of definitions in psychology is the MOST accurate?