15 Questions
What is the capacity of attention according to the text?
Limited Capacity
Which characteristic of attention is compared to a spotlight in the text?
Selective Attention
What term describes the phenomenon of missing obvious stimuli in our field of vision or hearing?
Change Blindness
What is required for multitasking according to the text?
At least Two Automatic Tasks
What term describes undesirable physical arousal, behaviors, or events during sleep?
Sleep Terrors
Which sleep disorder is more common in boys and young kids?
Sleep Terrors
What is the main treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Machine
Which stage of sleep do night terrors typically occur in?
Stage 3 (Deep Sleep)
What is the main goal of meditation?
Heightening awareness
What is the key difference between Focus Attention Techniques and Open Monitoring Techniques in meditation?
Focus Attention Techniques involve regulating attention quality, while Open Monitoring involves focusing on the present moment.
What is the primary purpose of Transcendental Meditation as described in the text?
To decrease physical arousal
How does Transcendental Meditation differ from other meditation techniques?
It involves mental repetition of a specific phrase given by a teacher.
Based on the text, what aspect of attention do Open Monitoring Techniques primarily emphasize?
Monitoring the content of experience from moment to moment
What is the intended effect of Open Monitoring Techniques in meditation?
To engage in nonjudgmental observation
In meditation, what does 'mindfulness' refer to?
Focusing on the present experience with nonjudgmental acceptance
Learn about consciousness, attention, and states of consciousness in Psychology Chapter 4. This quiz covers the immediate awareness of thoughts, sensations, memories, and more.
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