Psychology 2301 Midterm Verified Questions And
Answers
Break consciousness down to the lowest level ANS Structuralist View of Consciousness
Consciousness is a stream of thought ANS Functionalist View of Consciousness
No consciousness ANS Behaviorist View of Consciousness
Awareness of surrounding and how things are connected together ANS Modern View of
Consciousness
Attention, selective, limited capacity ANS Elements of Consciousness
A form of selective attention that describes the blindness of the senses when attention is lacking (the
moondancing bear) ANS Inattentional Blindness
The ability to focus awareness on a small segment of information that is available through our sensory
systems ANS Selective Attention
A form of selective attention that refers to the unawareness of surrounding noises during a conversation,
until an attention grabbing situation occurs (hearing your name in another conversation) ANS
Cocktail Party Effect
24.2 hour biological cycle within our hypothalmus ANS Circadian Rhythms
In this stage of the sleep cycle the body begins to relax and core body temperature drops although the
body may still be partially aware of the surroundings, resulting in very light sleep and myoclonic jerks.
The brain exhibits theta waves and hallucinations may occur. ANS Stage 1 of Sleep
, In this stage of the sleep cycle the body has begun to sink into a deeper sleep, with the brain still
exhibiting theta waves along with sleep spindles and K-complexes, myoclonic jerks may still occur. ANS
Stage 2 of Sleep
In this stage of the sleep cycle the body has reached a deep sleep level in which the brain exhibits delta
waves. ANS Stage 3 of Sleep
This stage of the sleep cycle is very similar to the 3rd stage, except for a higher proportion of delta waves,
and a great level of hormone secretion. A person in this sleep cycle is capable of sleep walking, and is
very hard to awaken (and will be disoriented and groggy if done so) ANS Stage 4 of Sleep
During the fifth stage of the sleep cycle the brain will begin to exhibit faster and shorter brain waves
similar to those of someone who would be awake, which may cause sleep paralysis. The heart rate and
blood pressure increasingly fluctuate often causing sexual arousal and there is a rapid shifting back and
forth of the eyes. ANS REM Sleep
Paradoxical Sleep ANS Another Name for REM Sleep
Rapid deterioration of mental and physical well being
Inability to sustain focused attention
Microsleep episodes
Fatigue and overall pain in movement
Emotional overreaction to threatening situations
REM rebound ANS Effects of Lack of Sleep
An increased amount of time spent in REM sleep after lack of sleep ANS REM Rebound
Increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, and weakened immune system ANS Effect of
Chronic Sleep Deprivation
Getting on a schedule
Creating a quiet, dark, and comfortable environment
Answers
Break consciousness down to the lowest level ANS Structuralist View of Consciousness
Consciousness is a stream of thought ANS Functionalist View of Consciousness
No consciousness ANS Behaviorist View of Consciousness
Awareness of surrounding and how things are connected together ANS Modern View of
Consciousness
Attention, selective, limited capacity ANS Elements of Consciousness
A form of selective attention that describes the blindness of the senses when attention is lacking (the
moondancing bear) ANS Inattentional Blindness
The ability to focus awareness on a small segment of information that is available through our sensory
systems ANS Selective Attention
A form of selective attention that refers to the unawareness of surrounding noises during a conversation,
until an attention grabbing situation occurs (hearing your name in another conversation) ANS
Cocktail Party Effect
24.2 hour biological cycle within our hypothalmus ANS Circadian Rhythms
In this stage of the sleep cycle the body begins to relax and core body temperature drops although the
body may still be partially aware of the surroundings, resulting in very light sleep and myoclonic jerks.
The brain exhibits theta waves and hallucinations may occur. ANS Stage 1 of Sleep
, In this stage of the sleep cycle the body has begun to sink into a deeper sleep, with the brain still
exhibiting theta waves along with sleep spindles and K-complexes, myoclonic jerks may still occur. ANS
Stage 2 of Sleep
In this stage of the sleep cycle the body has reached a deep sleep level in which the brain exhibits delta
waves. ANS Stage 3 of Sleep
This stage of the sleep cycle is very similar to the 3rd stage, except for a higher proportion of delta waves,
and a great level of hormone secretion. A person in this sleep cycle is capable of sleep walking, and is
very hard to awaken (and will be disoriented and groggy if done so) ANS Stage 4 of Sleep
During the fifth stage of the sleep cycle the brain will begin to exhibit faster and shorter brain waves
similar to those of someone who would be awake, which may cause sleep paralysis. The heart rate and
blood pressure increasingly fluctuate often causing sexual arousal and there is a rapid shifting back and
forth of the eyes. ANS REM Sleep
Paradoxical Sleep ANS Another Name for REM Sleep
Rapid deterioration of mental and physical well being
Inability to sustain focused attention
Microsleep episodes
Fatigue and overall pain in movement
Emotional overreaction to threatening situations
REM rebound ANS Effects of Lack of Sleep
An increased amount of time spent in REM sleep after lack of sleep ANS REM Rebound
Increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, and weakened immune system ANS Effect of
Chronic Sleep Deprivation
Getting on a schedule
Creating a quiet, dark, and comfortable environment
