PSY101 Final Term Notes and MCQs

PSY101 Final Term Notes · ★ These MCQs are generated by AI · Altered States of Consciousness - Lecture 19

Q1. What is consciousness?

1. Awareness of external events only
2. Awareness of internal sensations and thoughts only
3. Awareness of sensations, thoughts, feelings, events, and surroundings
4. None of the above

Q2. Which state is characterized by a high level of physical energy consumption and eventual fatigue?

1. Sleep
2. Dreaming
3. Wakefulness
4. Hypnosis

Q3. What does an Electroencephalogram (EEG) measure?

1. Heart rate
2. Electrical activity in the brain
3. Muscle tension
4. Blood pressure

Q4. Which stage of sleep is characterized by rapid brain waves and a transition between wakefulness and sleep?

1. Stage-1
2. Stage-2
3. Stage-3
4. Stage-4

Q5. What is REM sleep characterized by?

1. Lack of muscle paralysis
2. No eye movement
3. Rapid eye movement and deep sleep
4. Shallow and light sleep

Q6. What happens during Stage-4 sleep?

1. Brain waves become rapid and low-voltage
2. The person is highly responsive to external stimuli
3. The person is almost completely detached from the external world
4. Sleep spindles are prominent

Q7. Which theory suggests that dreams are a way to unlearn irrelevant information?

1. Activation-Synthesis Theory
2. Reverse Learning Theory
3. Dreams-for-Survival Theory
4. Theory of Unconscious Wish Fulfillment

Q8. According to Freud, what do dreams represent?

1. Random electrical activity in the brain
2. Unconscious wishes that cannot be fulfilled in real life
3. Reconsideration of important daily information
4. None of the above

Q9. What is the term for a biological control system that regulates sleep and other bodily functions on a roughly 24-hour cycle?

1. REM cycle
2. Sleep spindles
3. Circadian Rhythm
4. Homeostasis

Q10. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of altered states of consciousness?

1. Affected sensations
2. Enhanced logical thinking
3. Altered emotional response
4. Abnormal perceptual processing

Q11. Which condition is characterized by a highly suggestible state induced by a hypnotist?

1. Sleep
2. Meditation
3. Hypnosis
4. REM sleep

Q12. What is a common effect of meditation?

1. Increased heart rate
2. Enhanced cognitive function
3. Lowered blood pressure
4. Reduced sleep need

Q13. Which category of drugs is known for creating a feeling of relaxation and alleviating anxiety and pain?

1. Stimulants
2. Depressants
3. Narcotics
4. Hallucinogens

Q14. What is the main reason people may choose hypnosis as a therapy?

1. To enhance physical strength
2. For pain management and overcoming fears
3. To improve sleep patterns
4. To increase muscle mass

Q15. Which stage of sleep is the deepest and occurs mostly in the early part of the night?

1. Stage-1
2. Stage-2
3. Stage-3
4. Stage-4

Q16. What are the primary features of sleep deprivation?

1. Increased concentration and logical thinking
2. Fatigue and irritability
3. Enhanced physical performance
4. Improved reaction time

Q17. What is the main symptom of insomnia?

1. Sleepwalking
2. Excessive dreaming
3. Difficulty falling or staying asleep
4. Frequent nightmares

Q18. What are sleep spindles?

1. Rapid brain waves during wakefulness
2. Sharp, pointed waves in Stage-2 sleep
3. Slow brain waves in Stage-4 sleep
4. Irregular breathing patterns

Q19. What is the rebound effect associated with REM sleep?

1. Increased muscle activity during sleep
2. Trying to recover lost REM sleep by seeking more REM opportunities
3. Increased wakefulness during the night
4. Reduced need for sleep

Q20. Which of the following is a practical step for handling sleep disorders?

1. Taking sleeping pills regularly
2. Watching exciting TV shows before bed
3. Developing a consistent sleep routine
4. Drinking coffee before bedtime