Week 7 Summary - Brain and Behaviour (Altered states of consciousness)

Which of the following is a characteristic displayed by hypnotized people according to Hilgard's description?

According to state theories of hypnosis, hypnotized people experience an altered state of consciousness. True or False?

According to non-state theories of hypnosis, people under hypnosis merely act in accordance with the hypnotized role. True or False?

According to dissociation theory, hypnotized people are in a special state of consciousness. True or False?

Which of the following is NOT a way in which psychoactive drugs affect the brain?

Psychological dependence occurs when a person continues to use a drug to gain a sense of wellbeing, even when the drug produces adverse consequences. True or False?

Learned expectations play a role in enhancing the physiological effects of drugs. True or False?

Which of the following best describes hypnosis?

What is the most important factor in inducing hypnosis?

What are posthypnotic suggestions?

What is posthypnotic amnesia?

What percentage of adults are difficult or impossible to hypnotize?

What is the purpose of hypnotic suggestibility?

What is age regression in the context of hypnosis?

Which drug stimulates the autonomic nervous system and enhances the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine?

Which drug is known for inducing relaxation, elation, loss of inhibition, suggestibility, and increased sex drive?

Which drug is commonly known as uppers or speed, increases norepinephrine and dopamine activity, and decreases GABA activity?

Which drug is the world's most popular drug and reduces drowsiness while enhancing cognitive performance and vigilance?

Which drug is unique in inducing states of sleep and pain relief, depresses activity in wide areas of the cerebral cortex, and acts as agonists for endorphins?

Which drug increases the activity of dopamine neurons and is a serotonin agonist, leading to some of the same effects as cocaine and amphetamines?

Which drug causes a loss of contact with reality and induces changes in emotion, perception, and thought?

Which neurotransmitter does LSD stimulate receptors for?

What are the effects of LSD?

What is ketamine primarily used for?

What are the effects of ketamine?

What is the active ingredient in marijuana?

What are the effects of THC?

What does THC collect in?

What receptors respond to THC in the brain?

What is the main characteristic of LSD effects?