Question 1

Identify the true statement about automatic processes.
A)They require the highest amount of attention than any other type of processes.
B)They need more conscious effort than controlled processes.
C)They interfere with other ongoing activities.
D)They are considered to be conscious behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Automatic processes are considered to be unconscious behaviors, as they require little to no conscious effort or attention. Controlled processes, on the other hand, require conscious effort and attention. Automatic processes do not necessarily interfere with other ongoing activities, and can even occur simultaneously with other tasks.

Question 2

Which of the following terms refer to the physiological state of being engaged with the environment?
A)arousal
B)awareness
C)intuition
D)insight

Accepted Answer

Arousal refers to the physiological state of being engaged with the environment, indicating a level of activation and readiness for action. Awareness refers to the state of being conscious of something, intuition refers to a feeling or hunch without conscious reasoning, and insight refers to a sudden understanding or realization.

Question 3

Frank buys a new smartphone and tries exploring the phone's features as soon as he reaches home.While doing so,he fails to hear the doorbell,which has been ringing for five minutes.This illustrates the concept of
A)controlled processes.
B)automatic processes.
C)altered states of consciousness.
D)subconscious awareness.

Accepted Answer

Controlled processes require focused attention and can interfere with other activities, such as hearing the doorbell.

Question 4

Three-year-old Missy and her four-year-old brother Bob are watching a movie.In the movie,a "monster" sneaks into the closet while a little boy is sleeping.While Missy says nothing,Bob begins to shout at the screen telling the little boy not to open the closet door.Their different reactions reflect
A)the social learning theory.
B)the theory of mind.
C)problems with perception.
D)insight discrepancies.

Accepted Answer

The difference in reactions between Missy and Bob reflects the theory of mind, which is the understanding of others' mental states and emotions. Missy may not have the same level of understanding as Bob at her age.

Question 5

Aaron is working on a history assignment that he must submit the next day.His favorite TV show is on air,but he continues to work on the assignment as it is a priority.In this case,Aaron is demonstrating
A)divided attention.
B)selective attention.
C)daydreaming.
D)arousal.

Accepted Answer

Aaron is demonstrating selective attention by choosing to focus on his history assignment, which he deems as more important than watching his favorite TV show. He is able to ignore distractions and concentrate on the task at hand.

Question 6

Timmy is going to participate in the national spelling bee competition to be held over the weekend.In order to prepare for the competition,he locks himself in his room and starts memorizing words along with their spelling. His mom calls him several times for supper,but he is so engrossed in memorizing that he ignores her repeated calls.Timmy is exhibiting
A)controlled processing.
B)automatic processing.
C)an altered state of consciousness.
D)subconscious awareness.

Accepted Answer

Controlled processing involves conscious, intentional, and effortful attention to a task, which is what Timmy is doing by focusing intensely on memorizing words.

Question 7

The process by which individuals think about thinking is referred to as
A)metacognition.
B)a stream of consciousness.
C)an altered state of awareness.
D)groupthink.

Accepted Answer

Metacognition refers to the ability to think about one's own thinking processes, and is often seen as a key component of learning and comprehension. This can involve strategies such as monitoring one's own understanding of a topic, setting goals for learning, and assessing one's own progress.

Question 8

Controlled processes
A)require divided attention.
B)include concentrating on a specific aspect of experience while also paying attention to others.
C)are faster than automatic processes and are less likely to involve the prefrontal cortex.
D)involve individuals actively focusing their efforts toward a goal.

Accepted Answer

Controlled processes involve individuals actively focusing their efforts toward a goal. They are intentional and conscious processes that require effort and attention to achieve a specific goal. They are slower than automatic processes and are more likely to involve the prefrontal cortex.

Question 9

Which of the following represents the most alert states of human consciousness?
A)controlled processes
B)automatic processes
C)altered states of consciousness
D)subconscious states of awareness

Accepted Answer

Controlled processes require high levels of attention, concentration, and focus, and therefore represent the most alert states of human consciousness. Automatic processes, on the other hand, require minimal attention and occur without much conscious awareness. Altered states of consciousness and subconscious states of awareness both involve a decrease in alertness and consciousness.

Question 10

States of consciousness that require little attention and do not interfere with other ongoing activities are called
A)controlled processes.
B)automatic processes.
C)executive functions.
D)unconscious functions.

Accepted Answer

States of consciousness that require little attention and do not interfere with other ongoing activities are called automatic processes. Controlled processes require more attention and can interfere with other ongoing activities, while executive functions refer to cognitive processes involved in planning, decision-making, and problem-solving. Unconscious functions refer to mental processes occurring outside of conscious awareness.

Question 11

_____ includes knowing about oneself and thoughts about one's experiences.
A)Transcendence
B)Awareness
C)Intuition
D)Arousal

Accepted Answer

Awareness includes knowledge about oneself and one's experiences, including thoughts and feelings. Transcendence refers to going beyond the limits of ordinary experience, intuition refers to the ability to understand or know something without conscious reasoning, and arousal refers to physiological and psychological activation.

Question 12

An individual's awareness of external events and internal sensations under a condition of arousal is called
A)perception.
B)metacognition.
C)consciousness.
D)reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

Consciousness refers to an individual's awareness of external events and internal sensations under a condition of arousal. Perception is a process of interpreting sensory information to understand the environment. Metacognition refers to an individual's ability to think about and reflect on their own thinking processes. Reinforcement refers to the consequences of a behavior that increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Question 13

Britney is aware of the thoughts running through her mind and the emotions triggered by some of those thoughts.She is also aware of the sounds she hears,the things she sees in her room and outside the window,the smell of coffee brewing in the kitchen,and the smell of freshly cut grass coming through the window.She would be considered to be in a state of
A)consciousness.
B)transcendence.
C)obstructionism.
D)hyperkinesis.

Accepted Answer

Britney's awareness of her thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences indicate that she is in a state of consciousness. Transcendence refers to a state beyond consciousness, obstructionism and hyperkinesis are not relevant to the description given.

Question 14

The concept of "theory of mind" is best described as
A)an altered state of consciousness or a psychological state of altered attention and expectation in which the individual is unusually receptive to suggestions.
B)an understanding that everyone thinks,feels,perceives,and has private experiences.
C)one's misinterpretation of subconscious thoughts.
D)the principle that governs controlled processing.

Accepted Answer

Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand that others have thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be different from one's own. It is an important aspect of social interaction and communication. Option A refers to hypnosis, option C involves misinterpretation, and option D refers to cognitive control processes, which are separate from theory of mind.

Question 15

_____ is a person's capacity to harness consciousness,to focus on specific thoughts while ignoring others.
A)Automatic processing
B)Executive function
C)Daydreaming
D)Metacognition

Accepted Answer

Executive function refers to a set of mental skills that enable individuals to plan, organize, focus attention, remember details, and manage time. One of the key components of executive function is working memory, which is the ability to hold information in mind and manipulate it. Executive function is critical for everyday functioning, including academic and professional success, interpersonal relationships, and overall well-being.

Question 16

Nick is studying for his science test that has been scheduled to be held the next day.He is unaware that his cellphone has been ringing loudly for the past five minutes.In this case,Nick is exhibiting
A)divided attention.
B)selective attention.
C)daydreaming.
D)arousal.

Accepted Answer

Nick is exhibiting selective attention because he is focusing his attention on studying for his science test and not aware of his ringing cellphone.

Question 17

Which of the following refers to the network of structures including the brain stem,medulla,and thalamus that are involved in the experience of arousal and engagement with the environment?
A)parasympathetic system
B)reticular activating system
C)pulmonary activating system
D)limbic system

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following refers to the...

Question 18

Thomas is playing his video game and is about to complete the last level.He seems unaware that his mom has been calling him for long.Which of the following is Thomas demonstrating?
A)arousal
B)automaticity
C)daydreaming
D)selective attention

Accepted Answer

Thomas is demonstrating selective attention, as he is ignoring his mom's calls while focusing on completing his video game.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of controlled processes?
A)They are used during lower-level consciousness.
B)They are less likely to use the prefrontal cortex than automatic processes.
C)They are faster than automatic processes.
D)They require selective attention.

Accepted Answer

Controlled processes require the use of selective attention, which involves focusing one's cognitive resources on a specific task while ignoring distracting stimuli. This type of processing is typically slower than automatic processes and generally involves higher-level consciousness, which often activates the prefrontal cortex.

Question 20

Controlled processes differ from automatic processes in that controlled processes are
A)slower than automatic processes.
B)less likely to involve the prefrontal cortex than automatic processes.
C)states of consciousness that require less attention than automatic processes.
D)more repetitive than automatic processes.

Accepted Answer

Controlled processes require conscious effort and attention, which can make them slower than automatic processes. The speed of automatic processes allows them to occur without conscious awareness or effort.

Quiz 5: States of Consciousness

Identify the true statement about automatic processes.

Which of the following terms refer to the physiological state of being engaged with the environment?

Frank buys a new smartphone and tries exploring the phone's features as soon as he reaches home.While doing so,he fails to hear the doorbell,which has been ringing for five minutes.This illustrates the concept of

Three-year-old Missy and her four-year-old brother Bob are watching a movie.In the movie,a "monster" sneaks into the closet while a little boy is sleeping.While Missy says nothing,Bob begins to shout at the screen telling the little boy not to open the closet door.Their different reactions reflect

Aaron is working on a history assignment that he must submit the next day.His favorite TV show is on air,but he continues to work on the assignment as it is a priority.In this case,Aaron is demonstrating

The process by which individuals think about thinking is referred to as

Controlled processes

Which of the following represents the most alert states of human consciousness?

States of consciousness that require little attention and do not interfere with other ongoing activities are called

_____ includes knowing about oneself and thoughts about one's experiences.

An individual's awareness of external events and internal sensations under a condition of arousal is called

The concept of "theory of mind" is best described as

_____ is a person's capacity to harness consciousness,to focus on specific thoughts while ignoring others.

Nick is studying for his science test that has been scheduled to be held the next day.He is unaware that his cellphone has been ringing loudly for the past five minutes.In this case,Nick is exhibiting

Which of the following refers to the network of structures including the brain stem,medulla,and thalamus that are involved in the experience of arousal and engagement with the environment?

Thomas is playing his video game and is about to complete the last level.He seems unaware that his mom has been calling him for long.Which of the following is Thomas demonstrating?

Which of the following statements is true of controlled processes?

Controlled processes differ from automatic processes in that controlled processes are