Question 1

Research has shown the long-term benefits of meditation to ​

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that meditation has long-term benefits for both physical and mental health, improving aspects like stress reduction, anxiety management, and even physical conditions linked to stress.

Question 2

Meditation has its roots in ​

Accepted Answer

Meditation has its origins in Eastern religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism, where it has been practiced for thousands of years as a method for spiritual growth and understanding.

Question 3

The idea that hypnosis is associated with divided consciousness and is an altered state is MOST consistent with which of the following theories of hypnosis? ​

Accepted Answer

Hilgard's dissociation theory of hypnosis suggests that hypnosis causes a split in awareness, leading to an altered state of consciousness. This theory directly associates hypnosis with divided consciousness, making it the most consistent with the idea presented.

Question 4

Mark is meditating by concentrating on a specific sound to narrow his attention. He is using which of the following styles of meditation?

Accepted Answer

Focused attention meditation involves concentrating on a single object, thought, sound, or visualization. It emphasizes narrowing the focus to one thing at a time, which in this case is a specific sound.

Question 5

The role-playing theory of hypnosis suggests that the hypnotized subject ​

Accepted Answer

The role-playing theory of hypnosis posits that individuals are not in an altered state of consciousness, but rather are playing the role expected of them in the hypnotic context. They behave in ways that they believe a hypnotized person should, based on social and situational cues, rather than experiencing a genuine trance state.

Question 6

Charles is taking a prescription drug to reduce the anxiety he has been feeling since he lost his job. When he takes the drug, he experiences some short-term lethargy and impaired coordination. Charles' physician has likely prescribed a

Accepted Answer

Sedatives are known to reduce anxiety and can cause side effects such as lethargy and impaired coordination, which matches the description of the effects experienced by Charles.

Question 7

Recent research suggests that experienced meditators are able to endure more pain than non-mediators because of differences in ​

Accepted Answer

Recent research has shown that experienced meditators can endure more pain than non-meditators due to changes in brain structure. These changes may enhance an individual's ability to regulate pain and emotions, leading to a higher pain threshold.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT associated with meditation?

Accepted Answer

Meditation is associated with increased pain tolerance, not reduced. It helps individuals manage pain better, along with decreasing anxiety, lowering stress hormones, and increasing relaxation.

Question 9

Dissociation refers to ​

Accepted Answer

Dissociation refers to the splitting of mental processes into two separate, simultaneous streams of awareness, which can occur in various psychological states, including during hypnosis.

Question 10

A family of practices that train attention to heighten awareness and bring mental process under greater voluntary control is known as ​

Accepted Answer

Meditation is a practice that involves training attention and awareness to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state, thereby bringing mental processes under greater voluntary control.

Question 11

The dissociation theory of hypnosis states that while hypnotized, a person's consciousness is divided between two streams of consciousness: one is in communication with the external world and the other is the ​

Accepted Answer

The dissociation theory of hypnosis, particularly as proposed by Ernest Hilgard, suggests that during hypnosis, consciousness is divided into different streams. One stream remains in touch with reality, while the other, termed the "hidden observer," is a dissociated stream of consciousness that is not in direct communication with the external world but is aware of everything happening to the person.

Question 12

Opiates such as morphine and heroin have a capacity to

Accepted Answer

Opiates like morphine and heroin are primarily known for their pain-relieving (analgesic) properties, which is why they are used in medical settings for pain management.

Question 13

The finding that memories of early life events reported by hypnotized subjects are often inaccurate ​

Accepted Answer

The inaccuracies in memories reported by hypnotized subjects support the role-playing view of hypnosis, which suggests that subjects are not in a unique altered state but are instead acting in accordance with their expectations of how hypnotized individuals should behave.

Question 14

Mark is meditating by attending to his immediate experience in a non-judgmental way. He is using which of the following styles of meditation?

Accepted Answer

Open monitoring meditation involves paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way, which matches the description of Mark's meditation practice.

Question 15

Heather is taking a prescription drug to control her back pain. When she takes the drug, she experiences some short-term drowsiness and nausea. Heather's physician has likely prescribed a

Accepted Answer

Narcotics are often prescribed for pain relief and can cause side effects such as drowsiness and nausea.

Question 16

A drug that depresses central nervous system activity is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

Sedatives are drugs that depress or slow down the body's functions, often used to induce sleep, decrease anxiety, or prevent seizures. They act on the central nervous system to produce their calming effects.

Question 17

While Nicholas was hypnotized, he was able to endure painful jaw surgery without any anesthesia. This could be taken as support for the view that hypnosis ​

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis creating a dissociation in conscious awareness explains how Nicholas could undergo painful surgery without anesthesia. This dissociation allows a person to experience things differently, such as not feeling pain, by altering their conscious awareness.

Question 18

While Kimberly was hypnotized, she vividly recalled the events of her first birthday party. However, when the events she described were compared with an actual video from her birthday party, most of the things she described did not actually happen. Kimberly's inaccuracy in recall lends support to the view that hypnosis ​

Accepted Answer

Kimberly's vivid but inaccurate recall under hypnosis supports the idea that hypnosis may cause individuals to act out a role or expectations, rather than accessing true memories. This phenomenon suggests that under hypnosis, people might generate stories or behaviors that align with their perceptions of how they should respond, rather than recalling actual events accurately.

Question 19

Research has shown that meditation can produce a physiological state similar to ​

Accepted Answer

Meditation is known to induce a state of relaxation, characterized by reduced stress and anxiety, lower heart rate, and decreased blood pressure, similar to the physiological effects of relaxation.

Question 20

The theory of hypnosis which suggests that hypnosis is NOT an altered state of consciousness is the _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

The role-playing theory suggests that individuals are not in an altered state of consciousness during hypnosis but are merely playing a role expected of them in the hypnotic situation.

Quiz 5: Variations in Consciousness

Research has shown the long-term benefits of meditation to ​

Meditation has its roots in ​

The idea that hypnosis is associated with divided consciousness and is an altered state is MOST consistent with which of the following theories of hypnosis? ​

Mark is meditating by concentrating on a specific sound to narrow his attention. He is using which of the following styles of meditation?

The role-playing theory of hypnosis suggests that the hypnotized subject ​

Charles is taking a prescription drug to reduce the anxiety he has been feeling since he lost his job. When he takes the drug, he experiences some short-term lethargy and impaired coordination. Charles' physician has likely prescribed a

Recent research suggests that experienced meditators are able to endure more pain than non-mediators because of differences in ​

Which of the following is NOT associated with meditation?

Dissociation refers to ​

A family of practices that train attention to heighten awareness and bring mental process under greater voluntary control is known as ​

The dissociation theory of hypnosis states that while hypnotized, a person's consciousness is divided between two streams of consciousness: one is in communication with the external world and the other is the ​

Opiates such as morphine and heroin have a capacity to

The finding that memories of early life events reported by hypnotized subjects are often inaccurate ​

Mark is meditating by attending to his immediate experience in a non-judgmental way. He is using which of the following styles of meditation?

Heather is taking a prescription drug to control her back pain. When she takes the drug, she experiences some short-term drowsiness and nausea. Heather's physician has likely prescribed a

A drug that depresses central nervous system activity is referred to as a(n)

While Nicholas was hypnotized, he was able to endure painful jaw surgery without any anesthesia. This could be taken as support for the view that hypnosis ​

Research has shown that meditation can produce a physiological state similar to ​

The theory of hypnosis which suggests that hypnosis is NOT an altered state of consciousness is the _____ theory.

Research has shown the long-term benefits of meditation to

Meditation has its roots in

The idea that hypnosis is associated with divided consciousness and is an altered state is MOST consistent with which of the following theories of hypnosis?

The role-playing theory of hypnosis suggests that the hypnotized subject

Recent research suggests that experienced meditators are able to endure more pain than non-mediators because of differences in

Dissociation refers to

A family of practices that train attention to heighten awareness and bring mental process under greater voluntary control is known as

The dissociation theory of hypnosis states that while hypnotized, a person's consciousness is divided between two streams of consciousness: one is in communication with the external world and the other is the

The finding that memories of early life events reported by hypnotized subjects are often inaccurate

While Nicholas was hypnotized, he was able to endure painful jaw surgery without any anesthesia. This could be taken as support for the view that hypnosis

Research has shown that meditation can produce a physiological state similar to