24 Questions
______________ is a term that refers to the state of being aware of one's surroundings and thoughts.
Consciousness
According to _______________, the mind and body are separate entities.
Cartesian Dualism
A state of deep relaxation, characterized by a heightened sense of suggestibility, is known as _______________.
Hypnosis
Drugs that can alter one's perception, thought, and mood, such as LSD, are classified as _______________.
Hallucinogens
The ability to focus on specific stimuli while ignoring other stimuli is known as _______________ attention.
Selective
The process of becoming physically dependent on a substance, such as opioids, is known as _______________.
Dependence
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes dualism from other theories of consciousness?
The separation of the mind from the physical body
What is the term for the ability to process information in the unattended ear based on meaning?
Treisman's attenuation model
Which of the following substances is characterized by slowing down the body's physiology and mental processes?
Depressants
What is the name of the phenomenon characterized by reduced peripheral awareness and increased focus on a singular stimulus?
Hypnosis
Who is often credited with the discovery of hypnosis?
Franz Mesmer
What is the term for the separation of awareness from everything besides what one is centrally focused on?
Dissociation
What concept did Descartes emphasize, leading to a limited understanding of unconscious mental processes?
Dualism
Who is famous for theorizing about repression, hidden desires, and dreams?
Freud
What did Watt's experiment in 1905 demonstrate about mental processes?
That individuals are only consciously aware of the final results of mental processes
What term is used to describe the limitation imposed by Descartes' dualism on understanding unconscious mental processes?
The Cartesian catastrophe
Who supported the necessity of unconscious processes in mental activities?
Wundt
What did the Kornhuber and Deecke experiments in 1965 show about unconscious mental processes?
That they precede conscious actions by approximately 800 milliseconds
What concept did Socrates introduce, which suggests that people may do things against their desires?
Akrasia
What did Plotinus hint at, according to his philosophical ideas?
The existence of unconscious psychological processes
What is a possible reason why people engage in binge eating, according to the given information?
To escape negative aspects of self-awareness
What is a possible function of believing in alien abduction, according to Newman and Baumeister?
To escape everyday consciousness
What is a possible reason why masochists engage in bondage, according to the given information?
To relinquish control and escape self-burden
What is a central debate in psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, as sparked by Socratic and Plotinian ideas?
The extent of voluntary versus involuntary human behavior
Test your knowledge of consciousness, sleep, and attention. This quiz covers topics such as levels of awareness, hypnosis, dreams, psychoactive drugs, and sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea.
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