Question 1

Guadalupe has been having a lot of stress at work recently,and she has spoken to a therapist about how to better handle her anxiety.Her therapist suggests that she try _________ meditation,which involves focusing exclusively on a single object,internal sound,or her own breathing.

Accepted Answer

Concentrative meditation is what Guadalupe is being prescribed by her therapist.

Question 2

Marina is practicing a form of meditation where the ultimate goal is for her to clear her mind of busy thoughts.She is probably engaged in ________ meditation.

Accepted Answer

In concentrative meditation,the goal is to allow a period of time where distracting and "disquieting" thoughts are blocked out as one seeks calm and tranquility.

Question 3

Drugs that slow down the functioning of the nervous system are called _____________.

Accepted Answer

Depressants are drugs that slow down the functioning of the nervous system. Examples include alcohol, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates. Stimulants, on the other hand, speed up the functioning of the nervous system. Narcotics are a type of painkiller, and psychogenics alter perception, mood, and behavior.

Question 4

Deja has been having great difficulty dealing with the stress of her college studies.She attends a seminar at the student health center where students are encouraged to find a calmness by expanding their awareness outward and accepting their own thoughts,feelings,and emotions.Deja is taking part in ________ meditation.

Accepted Answer

In mindfulness meditation,the goal is to open one's mind to all thoughts and to experience whatever is happening at that moment.

Question 5

Nicotine is a ______________.

Accepted Answer

Nicotine is a stimulant that can increase heart rate, blood pressure, and create a sense of alertness and improved mood.

Question 6

Drugs that speed up the functioning of the nervous system are called _____________.

Accepted Answer

Stimulants are drugs that speed up the functioning of the nervous system. Examples include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine. Depressants slow down the nervous system, narcotics are drugs that relieve pain and produce a feeling of euphoria, and psychogenics alter perception, thoughts, and moods.

Question 7

Drugs derived from opium are called opiates,or _____________.

Accepted Answer

Opiates are drugs derived from opium and are considered narcotics. Stimulants (A) produce a state of increased physiological or behavioral activity, whereas depressants (B) decrease physiological or behavioral activity. Psychogenics (D) affect mental processes and behavior. None of these descriptions fit drugs derived from opium.

Question 8

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is classified as a depressant because it slows down the central nervous system, causing relaxation and reduced inhibitions. Cocaine and heroin are classified as stimulants, while marijuana has both stimulant and depressant effects.

Question 9

Which of the following psychoactive drugs is found in a variety of consumable products,including chocolate,tea,coffee,soda,and energy drinks?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine is found in various food and drink items, including chocolate, tea, coffee, soda, and energy drinks. Cocaine and mescaline are not commonly found in consumable products, and while nicotine is present in tobacco products, it is not as widely incorporated into consumables as caffeine is.

Question 10

Janet is sitting "cross-legged" with her hands resting gently on her knees as she quietly repeats the word "Soooooov….sooooooov" to herself.Janet is engaged in _________ and the word she is uttering is a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

In concentrative meditation,a mantra is used to direct one's focus and relaxation as the goal is to let go of distracting thoughts and to find a place of calmness.

Question 11

Psychoactive drugs ________________.

Accepted Answer

Psychoactive drugs are drugs that are capable of influencing thinking, memory, or conscious experience. They can alter the user's mood, perception, and behavior by targeting the central nervous system. Examples of psychoactive drugs include alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and various illicit drugs. While some drugs can speed up activity in the central nervous system (e.g. cocaine), and others can slow it down (e.g. alcohol), the defining characteristic of psychoactive drugs is that they alter states of consciousness. Painkillers derived from the opium poppy (such as morphine and heroin) are one type of psychoactive drug, but not all psychoactive drugs are derived from opium.

Question 12

Amphetamines are __________.

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines are stimulants, which increase activity in the central nervous system and can be used to treat disorders such as ADHD and narcolepsy. They are not barbiturates, which depress the nervous system, nor hallucinogens or opiates.

Question 13

Which of the following is a mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a heightened sense of focus?

Accepted Answer

Meditation is a mental series of exercises that involve focusing attention and achieving a heightened sense of focus. Biofeedback involves using technology to monitor physiological responses and learn to control them, while relaxation response and progressive relaxation are both techniques to reduce tension and relax the body and mind.

Question 14

Chemicals that can alter thinking,consciousness,and memory are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

Psychoactive drugs are substances that can affect a person's thinking, consciousness, and memory by altering the activity in the brain. This includes drugs like marijuana, cocaine, LSD, and many others. Narcotic drugs only refer to a specific class of drugs that produce pain relief and euphoria, prescription drugs can have a wide range of effects, and hallucinogens are a specific type of psychoactive drug that cause hallucinations.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of meditation?

Accepted Answer

While meditation has many benefits, such as reducing heart rate, lowering cortisol levels, and reducing anxiety, there is no conclusive evidence that it can increase IQ.

Question 16

Of the following,which is NOT a term that refers to a highly addictive,purified form of cocaine?

Accepted Answer

Crank is a slang term for methamphetamine, which is a different type of drug than cocaine. The other three choices all refer to forms of purified cocaine.

Question 17

Caffeine is a _______________.

Accepted Answer

Caffeine is classified as a stimulant because it has the ability to increase alertness, energy, and cognitive function by stimulating the central nervous system.

Question 18

During some forms of meditation,an individual will be instructed to focus on a single object or event.This can include either an external event (such as the flame of a candle),one's own breathing,or a _______ (which is an internal sound).

Accepted Answer

The blank requires a term for an internal sound, and of the options provided, only "mantra" fits this description. A mantra is a repeated word or phrase that is used as a focus during meditation. The other options (gemma, anima, archetype) do not specifically refer to internal sounds or objects of focus during meditation.

Question 19

Cocaine is a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

Cocaine is a stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system, producing feelings of euphoria and increased energy. It is not an opiate, barbiturate, or hallucinogen.

Question 20

________ meditation involves narrowing one's focus to a single event,whereas _______ meditation involves allowing attention to flow freely and focusing on whatever comes to mind.

Accepted Answer

The first blank refers to concentrative meditation, which involves focusing on one specific thing. The second blank refers to mindfulness meditation, which involves allowing thoughts to flow naturally without concentration on a specific thing. So, option D is the correct answer.

Quiz 4: Consciousness

Guadalupe has been having a lot of stress at work recently,and she has spoken to a therapist about how to better handle her anxiety.Her therapist suggests that she try _________ meditation,which involves focusing exclusively on a single object,internal sound,or her own breathing.

Marina is practicing a form of meditation where the ultimate goal is for her to clear her mind of busy thoughts.She is probably engaged in ________ meditation.

Drugs that slow down the functioning of the nervous system are called _____________.

Nicotine is a ______________.

Drugs that speed up the functioning of the nervous system are called _____________.

Drugs derived from opium are called opiates,or _____________.

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Which of the following psychoactive drugs is found in a variety of consumable products,including chocolate,tea,coffee,soda,and energy drinks?

Janet is sitting "cross-legged" with her hands resting gently on her knees as she quietly repeats the word "Soooooov….sooooooov" to herself.Janet is engaged in _ and the word she is uttering is a(n) __.

Psychoactive drugs ________________.

Amphetamines are __________.

Which of the following is a mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a heightened sense of focus?

Chemicals that can alter thinking,consciousness,and memory are called ___________.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of meditation?

Of the following,which is NOT a term that refers to a highly addictive,purified form of cocaine?

Caffeine is a _______________.

During some forms of meditation,an individual will be instructed to focus on a single object or event.This can include either an external event (such as the flame of a candle) ,one's own breathing,or a _______ (which is an internal sound) .

Cocaine is a(n) __________.

__ meditation involves narrowing one's focus to a single event,whereas _ meditation involves allowing attention to flow freely and focusing on whatever comes to mind.

Quiz 4: Consciousness

Guadalupe has been having a lot of stress at work recently,and she has spoken to a therapist about how to better handle her anxiety.Her therapist suggests that she try _________ meditation,which involves focusing exclusively on a single object,internal sound,or her own breathing.

Marina is practicing a form of meditation where the ultimate goal is for her to clear her mind of busy thoughts.She is probably engaged in ________ meditation.

Drugs that slow down the functioning of the nervous system are called _____________.

Nicotine is a ______________.

Drugs that speed up the functioning of the nervous system are called _____________.

Drugs derived from opium are called opiates,or _____________.

Which of the following is classified as a depressant?

Which of the following psychoactive drugs is found in a variety of consumable products,including chocolate,tea,coffee,soda,and energy drinks?

Janet is sitting "cross-legged" with her hands resting gently on her knees as she quietly repeats the word "Soooooov….sooooooov" to herself.Janet is engaged in _________ and the word she is uttering is a(n) __________.

Psychoactive drugs ________________.

Amphetamines are __________.

Which of the following is a mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a heightened sense of focus?

Chemicals that can alter thinking,consciousness,and memory are called ___________.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of meditation?

Of the following,which is NOT a term that refers to a highly addictive,purified form of cocaine?

Caffeine is a _______________.

During some forms of meditation,an individual will be instructed to focus on a single object or event.This can include either an external event (such as the flame of a candle) ,one's own breathing,or a _______ (which is an internal sound) .

Cocaine is a(n) __________.

________ meditation involves narrowing one's focus to a single event,whereas _______ meditation involves allowing attention to flow freely and focusing on whatever comes to mind.

Janet is sitting "cross-legged" with her hands resting gently on her knees as she quietly repeats the word "Soooooov….sooooooov" to herself.Janet is engaged in _ and the word she is uttering is a(n) __.

__ meditation involves narrowing one's focus to a single event,whereas _ meditation involves allowing attention to flow freely and focusing on whatever comes to mind.