Peyote contains a psychotropic drug called __________.
A person who has an addiction might do all of the following except __________.
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about a person who has become physiologically dependent on a substance?
Which event led to the decline of Franz Mesmer’s brand of hypnosis?
Which of Franz Mesmer’s claims about his mesmerism abilities eventually led to his downfall?
Ancient oracles often entered so-called “ecstatic states” when they received visions. The oracles claimed that these ecstatic states were caused by __________.
Meditation can be done while standing.
It is typical for people in hypnotic trances to temporarily __________.
Describe the difference between psychological dependence and physiological dependence.
Being able to enter a flow state while doing an activity is usually the result of __________.
What is the function of the blood-brain barrier?
Why are marijuana users stereotypically portrayed as sluggish people with “the munchies”?
Should Native Americans be allowed to use peyote in their religious rituals? Why or why not? Provide support for your position.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Native Americans should be allowed to use peyote in their religious rituals. The United States should not restrict access to peyote and should not interfere with the use of peyote in Native American rituals. Many religious communities use a substance that can cause a change in consciousness during their ceremonies, including Christian communities who use wine as part of their sacrament. Native Americans use the peyote responsibly and should not be restricted from its use.
Explain the process of biofeedback.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: There are five main steps in the process of biofeedback. First, the subject has to be fitted with electrodes that will monitor the physiological functions they wish to learn to control. This allows the subject to make inputs into the system. Next, the subject’s physiological functions are measured by the electrodes. These are then fed into the computer/monitoring machine, which records the inputs. The machine takes these inputs and provides visual and audio feedback to the subject. As the final step in the cycle, the subject attempts to change the measurements using the feedback from the machine. 1. Hook-up/set-up 2. Measurement 3. Record inputs 4. Provide feedback 5. Adjust to feedback
The brain rewards certain activity by releasing the neurotransmitter __________.
What is the scientific objection to the effects of hypnosis?
Meditation is often prescribed by psychologists in conjunction with other types of treatment.
The purpose of biofeedback is to help subjects __________.
Drugs that are taken to relieve pain are called __________.
Of the following statements, which is not a common myth regarding hypnosis?
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