TESTBANK FOR Discovering Psychology the Science of Mind 1st edition by Cacioppo Freberg
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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...
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TESTBANK FOR
Discovering
Psychology the
st
Science of Mind 1
edition by Cacioppo
Freberg
Chapter Six: The Aware Mind ─
Elements of Consciousness
Related Questions
Multiple
Learning Objective
Essay
Choice
1. Analyze the meaning of consciousness in terms of alertness, sensory
awareness, and self-awareness, and debate whether various nonhuman 1-14 3, 4
animals have consciousness.
2. Explain the roles of light and eating in regulating cycles of
consciousness, and show how these cycles can be disrupted by 15-24
technologies of modern life.
, 3. Differentiate the five stages of sleep in terms of EEG patterns,
25-54 1
autonomic nervous system and muscle activity, and possible functions.
4. Compare and contrast several sleep disorders in terms of their
55-65 2
symptoms and the type of sleep disturbed.
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
75-104
consciousness of hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants, and opiates.
7. Evaluate the evidence for hypnosis and meditation as neurologically
“real” altered states of consciousness.
105-120
8.
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.
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