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Freud believes that dreams are a tool for __________.

A
wish fulfillment
B
problem solving
C
memory rehearsal
D
nothing special
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Someone who is a somnambulist may __________.

A
fall asleep without warning
B
have trouble falling asleep
C
wake up in odd places
D
snore loudly during sleep
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A dreamer who interprets one’s own dreams in a way that confirms personal biases would be supportive of which dream interpretation approach?

A
Freud’s wish fulfillment approach
B
Jung’s collective unconscious approach
C
motivated approach
D
Eastern approach
5

Consciousness includes being aware of personal anxiety and fear.

A
T
B
F
6

A person who is typically awake and alert is displaying which pattern of brain waves?

A
theta waves
B
beta waves
C
delta waves
D
alpha waves
7

One key to the use of exercise in aiding good sleep is that __________.

A
muscles contain sleep-inducing hormones
B
it is easier to sleep when one is tired
C
delta brain waves are generated by exercise
D
only cardiovascular activities aid sleep
9

The reason that people do not become overwhelmed by their environments is that consciousness allows people the awareness to __________.

A
learn to observe all stimuli at once
B
rewire the brain to have more capacity
C
selectively focus on certain stimuli
D
remember the feeling of calmness
10

Describe the difference between Sigmund Freud's three levels of consciousness.

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11

Which of the following statements about dreams is not a belief of traditional Eastern cultures?

A
Dreams contain messages.
B
Dreams are interpreted as portals into the spirit world.
C
Dreams come from the unconscious part of the mind that seeks out pleasure.
D
Dreams contain hints of upcoming events.
12

The most common dreams seem to be linked to modern worries, such as obesity.

A
T
B
F
13

The average adult needs about seven to eight hours of sleep per 24-hour day.

A
T
B
F
14

A person who has trouble sleeping for over a month is likely suffering from __________.

A
narcolepsy
B
sleep apnea
C
insomnia
D
somnambulism
15

All of the following can be treatments for nightmares except __________.

A
improved diet
B
counseling
C
medication
D
anxiety
16

Explain the adaptive-inactivity theory of sleep.

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17

Why can Freud’s conception of consciousness be compared to an iceberg?

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18

Children are the primary sufferers of __________.

A
insomnia
B
night terrors
C
sleep apnea
D
narcolepsy
19

In order to develop good sleep hygiene, one should strive to do all of the following except __________.

A
exercise right before bed
B
avoid caffeine before bedtime
C
avoid food at least an hour before sleep
D
establish a sleep-friendly environment
20

Alarm clocks should only be used in emergencies or if there is no other option because they __________.

A
ensure the quality of sleep
B
annoy the neighbors
C
wake people up before they are fully rested
D
help one adjust to new sleep schedules

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