TESTBANK FOR Discovering Psychology the Science of Mind 1st edition by Cacioppo Freberg

TESTBANK FOR Discovering Psychology the Science of Mind 1st edition by Cacioppo Freberg Chapter Six: The Aware Mind ─ Elements of Consciousness Learning Objective Related Questions Multiple Choice Essay 1. Analyze the meaning of consciousness in terms of alertness, sensory awareness, and self-awareness, and debate whether various nonhuman animals have consciousness. 1-14 3, 4 2. Explain the roles of light and eating in regulating cycles of consciousness, and show how these cycles can be disrupted by technologies of modern life. 15-24 3. Differentiate the five stages of sleep in terms of EEG patterns, autonomic nervous system and muscle activity, and possible functions. 4. Compare and contrast several sleep disorders in terms of their symptoms and the type of sleep disturbed. 25-54 1 55-65 2 5. Explain disorders of consciousness in terms of damage or dysfunction 66-74 in specific areas of the brain. 6. Differentiate the neurochemical mechanisms and effects on consciousness of hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants, and opiates. 75-104 7. Evaluate the evidence for hypnosis and meditation as neurologically “real” altered states of consciousness. 8. 105-120 Chapter 06: The Aware Mind: Elements of Consciousness MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. College roommates Sergio and Giuseppe decide to start a landscaping business over the summer. They meet up at 5:00 a.m. one morning to clean and organize their equipment. Sergio is full of energy and begins to move heavy equipment right away; Giuseppe is sluggish and unable to focus. What aspect of consciousness describes the different mental states of Sergio and Giuseppe? a. degree of awareness c. stream of awareness b. state of awareness d. content of awareness ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: What Does It Mean To Be Conscious? OBJ: LO1 2. Corrina finds a quiet cubicle at the library and prepares for a long night of studying. Soon after she settles in, a group of girls gather at a nearby table and begin gossiping about someone Corrina knows. While reading her textbook, Corrina listens in on the conversation. What aspect of consciousness describes Corrina’s awareness of both her textbook material and the conversation? a. degree of awareness c. stream of awareness b. state of awareness d. content of awareness ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: What Does It Mean To Be Conscious? OBJ: LO1 3. Tasha runs a daycare center. She places birthday hats on a group of children to celebrate one- year-old Chantal’s birthday. Tasha notices that when Chantal passes by a mirror she grabs for the hat by reaching for the mirror instead of reaching for her own head. Tasha picks up the baby and helps her find her hat. What aspect of consciousness has Chantal not yet reached? a. awareness of sensation c. self-awareness b. reflective awareness d. awareness of perception ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: What Does It Mean To Be Conscious? OBJ: LO1 4. The existence of varying states of awareness benefits animals by facilitating . a. reproduction and immune function c. body repair and immune function b. reproduction and energy conservation d. body repair and energy conservation ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: What Does It Mean To Be Conscious? OBJ: LO1 5. From an evolutionary perspective, why is the conscious awareness of ongoing sensations advantageous for animals? a. It enables animals to have a sense of mortality and a strong will to pass on their genes. b. It facilitates the development of complex motor and sensory control. c. It allows animals to respond instinctively to oncoming threats. d. It provides the opportunity to choose responses rather than to respond instinctively. ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: What Does It Mean To Be Conscious? OBJ: LO1 6. From an evolutionary perspective, why is self-awareness advantageous for animals? a. It enables animals to have a sense of mortality and a strong will to pass on their genes. b. It facilitates the development of complex motor and sensory control. c. It allows animals to respond instinctively to oncoming threats. d. It provides the opportunity to choose responses rather than to respond instinctively. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Analyze REF: What Does It Mean To Be Conscious? OBJ: LO1 7. Some researchers restrict the possibility of self-aware consciousness to species that . a. show strong individualism c. exhibit complex social behavior b. demonstrate cognitive complexity d. are at the top of the food chain ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: What Does It Mean To Be Conscious? OBJ: LO1 8. What is the relationship between the brain, the mind, and consciousness? a. They are equal and interdependent entities. b. They function as mutually exclusive entities. c. Consciousness falls under the umbrella of the mind; the mind falls under the umbrella of the brain. d. The brain falls under the umbrella of the mind; the mind falls under the umbrella of consciousness. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Understand REF: What Does It Mean To Be Consciou