Stimulant drugs have all of the following effects EXCEPT:
Selected Answer: B. increased sleep.
Answers: A. increased mental concentration at low doses.
B. increased sleep.
C. increased heart rate and blood pressure.
D. improved mood.
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• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Preeti tried a new drug. She noticed that her mood was improved, but she
was also restless, had an elevated heart rate, and had trouble
sleeping several hours later. The drug was most likely a:
Selected Answer: B. stimulant.
Answers: A. depressant.
B. stimulant.
C. narcotic.
D. psychedelic.
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• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
, Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding
consciousness?
Select B. Stimuli can influence our thoughts even if they are experienced
ed unconsciously.
An
sw
er:
Answe A. Unconscious stimuli are rarely able to influence thoughts and
rs: actions.
B. Stimuli can influence our thoughts even if they are experienced
unconsciously.
C. The study of the effects of unconscious stimuli on consciousness
remains very mysterious to scientists and so far has been
unable to be studied.
D. Unconscious dreams are the only form of the subconscious that is
capable of influencing our thoughts and actions.
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• Question 4
2 out of 2 points
The shapes in an advertisement subtly spell-out a positive word. Most
people do not notice the word. The advertisers are using:
Selected Answer: C. subliminal perception.
Answers: A. the Stroop effect.
B. change blindness.
C. subliminal perception.
, D. Freudian slips.
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• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
According to research on hypnosis, what is the most important factor for
hypnosis to work?
Selected A. the suggestibility of the individual who is to be hypnotized
Answer:
Answers: A. the suggestibility of the individual who is to be hypnotized
B. the intelligence of the individual who is to be hypnotized
C. the expectations of the audience
D. the ability of the hypnotist
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• Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following actions is LEAST likely to occur unconsciously?
Selected Answer: D. following GPS directions
Answers: A. swinging your arms
B. chewing gum
Selected Answer: B. increased sleep.
Answers: A. increased mental concentration at low doses.
B. increased sleep.
C. increased heart rate and blood pressure.
D. improved mood.
•
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Preeti tried a new drug. She noticed that her mood was improved, but she
was also restless, had an elevated heart rate, and had trouble
sleeping several hours later. The drug was most likely a:
Selected Answer: B. stimulant.
Answers: A. depressant.
B. stimulant.
C. narcotic.
D. psychedelic.
•
• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
, Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding
consciousness?
Select B. Stimuli can influence our thoughts even if they are experienced
ed unconsciously.
An
sw
er:
Answe A. Unconscious stimuli are rarely able to influence thoughts and
rs: actions.
B. Stimuli can influence our thoughts even if they are experienced
unconsciously.
C. The study of the effects of unconscious stimuli on consciousness
remains very mysterious to scientists and so far has been
unable to be studied.
D. Unconscious dreams are the only form of the subconscious that is
capable of influencing our thoughts and actions.
•
• Question 4
2 out of 2 points
The shapes in an advertisement subtly spell-out a positive word. Most
people do not notice the word. The advertisers are using:
Selected Answer: C. subliminal perception.
Answers: A. the Stroop effect.
B. change blindness.
C. subliminal perception.
, D. Freudian slips.
•
• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
According to research on hypnosis, what is the most important factor for
hypnosis to work?
Selected A. the suggestibility of the individual who is to be hypnotized
Answer:
Answers: A. the suggestibility of the individual who is to be hypnotized
B. the intelligence of the individual who is to be hypnotized
C. the expectations of the audience
D. the ability of the hypnotist
•
• Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following actions is LEAST likely to occur unconsciously?
Selected Answer: D. following GPS directions
Answers: A. swinging your arms
B. chewing gum
