AP Psychology – States of Consciousness By Jane Eastwood | 1. Which brainwave pattern is associated with deep sleep and is characterized by slow, high-amplitude waves? a) Beta waves b) Alpha waves c) Theta waves d) Delta waves 2. What is the term for the sleep disorder characterized by the sudden and uncontrollable onset of sleep during the day? a) Sleep apnea b) Insomnia c) Narcolepsy d) Sleepwalking 3. Which of the following drugs is classified as a hallucinogen and alters perception, mood, and thought processes? a) Cocaine b) Heroin c) LSD d) Alcohol 4. What is the term for the state of consciousness that occurs when a person is awake but relaxed and not actively focused on the external environment? a) Hypnosis b) Meditation c) Trance d) Lucid dreaming 5. Which theory of dreaming suggests that dreams serve as a means of processing and consolidating information from the day? a) Activation-synthesis theory b) Cognitive theory c) Psychoanalytic theory d) Dissociation theory 6. What is the term for the phenomenon where a person’s experience of pain is influenced by their expectations and beliefs? a) Hypnotic analgesia b) Placebo effect c) Dissociation d) Sensory adaptation 7. Which of the following is an example of an altered state of consciousness that involves a narrowed focus of attention and heightened suggestibility? a) Meditation b) Hypnosis c) Lucid dreaming d) Sleepwalking 8. What is the term for the regular cycle of bodily processes and brain activity that occurs over a 24-hour period? a) Circadian rhythm b) Ultradian rhythm c) Infradian rhythm d) Biological clock 9. Which of the following sleep disorders is characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep? a) Insomnia b) Sleep apnea c) Night terrors d) Sleepwalking 10. What is the term for the state of consciousness that occurs when a person is fully aware of and actively engaged in their thoughts, feelings, and perceptions? a) Altered state of consciousness b) Hypnotic state c) Waking consciousness d) Dream state Loading … Posted in Other
