Question 1

Hypnosis is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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Hypnosis is not characterized by brain waves that resemble sleep, but rather by an altered state of consciousness that involves narrowed attention, increased openness to suggestion, and relaxation.

Question 2

According to Ernest Hilgard,hypnosis may cause

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Ernest Hilgard is a famous hypnotist who proposed the concept of the dissociation state during hypnosis. He believed that hypnosis can cause a "split in awareness" or dissociation, where an individual's conscious awareness is divided into two or more separate parts. This allows the individual to experience changes in perception, sensations, thoughts, and emotions while in a hypnotic state. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Question 3

Ernest Hilgard's view of hypnosis as a "split" in awareness is referred to as which theory of hypnosis?

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Ernest Hilgard's view of hypnosis as a "split" in awareness is referred to as the state theory. It suggests that hypnosis creates an altered state of consciousness that differs from wakefulness or sleep.

Question 4

You tie a short length of string to a small ring and hold this ring at eye level,about a foot from your face.By focusing on the ring,you are able to make the ring swing back and forth.You are surprised by this movement.You most likely have experienced

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Question 5

Many theorists believe that a hypnotist is merely a facilitator that helps another person to follow a series of suggestions,which means that hypnosis

Accepted Answer

The statement that a hypnotist is a facilitator suggests that the person being hypnotized is actively participating in the process, and following suggestions that the hypnotist provides. This aligns with the idea of autosuggestion, where an individual is able to guide themselves into a state of hypnosis through self-directed suggestions.

Question 6

Which of the following sets of instructions would be the most likely to be given to the subject during a hypnotic induction?

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This set of instructions focuses on relaxation, concentration, and visualization, which are common in hypnotic inductions. Choice B involves wiping away troubling thoughts, which is more specific to cognitive-behavioral therapy. Choice C involves exposure therapy and desensitization, which is also not specific to hypnotic induction. Choice D involves sensory deprivation and hallucinations, which is not a common or safe hypnotic induction technique.

Question 7

The chief characteristic of hypnosis is

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The chief characteristic of hypnosis is increased suggestibility, meaning that the individual is more receptive to the suggestions given by the hypnotist. Heightened arousal, enhanced creativity, and increased clairvoyance are not necessarily characteristic of hypnosis.

Question 8

Autosuggestion can alter

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Autosuggestion can impact all aspects mentioned - sensations and perceptions, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors. Through repeated affirmations or suggestions to oneself, individuals are able to change their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. This can lead to improvements in mental and physical health and help achieve personal goals.

Question 9

A detached part of the hypnotized person's awareness that silently observes events is known as the

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The detached part of the hypnotized person's awareness that silently observes events is known as the hidden observer. This concept was introduced by Ernest Hilgard, who believed that hypnotized individuals had a dissociated state of awareness where a part of them could observe the hypnotic experience without interfering with it. The term "hidden" suggests that this observer is not readily apparent to the hypnotist or the person being hypnotized.

Question 10

Which theorists believe that hypnosis involves a blend of conformity,relaxation,imagination,obedience,and role- playing?

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Nonstate theorists believe that hypnosis is a normal state of consciousness in which the hypnotized individual is actively engaged in a vivid and compelling inner experience. They view hypnosis as a result of the interplay between the hypnotist's suggestions and the individual's imaginative and cognitive processes, as well as social factors such as conformity, obedience, and role-playing. Therefore, they believe that hypnosis involves a blend of conformity, relaxation, imagination, obedience, and role-playing. State theorists, on the other hand, believe that hypnosis involves a distinct altered state of consciousness characterized by a feeling of detachment from one's surroundings. Psychodynamic theorists focus on the role of unconscious conflicts and defenses in hypnosis, while Gestalt theorists view hypnosis as a way to integrate the individual's fragmented experiences into a cohesive whole.

Question 11

All the different methods used in which procedure involve having people to focus attention on what is being said,to relax and feel tired,to "let go" and accept suggestions,and to use their imaginations?

Accepted Answer

The procedure described involves the use of hypnosis. Sensory deprivation involves removing sensory inputs (such as sight or sound), brainwashing involves manipulating someone's beliefs and values, and receptive meditation typically involves focusing on a specific object or concept rather than suggestions or imagination. Hypnosis is the only option that fits all of the criteria described.

Question 12

Which of the following proposed the best-known state theory of hypnosis and argued that hypnosis caused a dissociative state or "split" in awareness?

Accepted Answer

Ernest Hilgard proposed the best-known state theory of hypnosis, which suggests that hypnosis creates a dissociative state, or a "split" in awareness, in which one part of the mind is responsive to the hypnotist's suggestions while another part remains aware of reality. This theory has been supported by research, including Hilgard's own studies on the phenomenon of hypnotic analgesia.

Question 13

Hilgard refers to the part of hypnotized subjects' consciousness that reports pain but remains in the background as the

Accepted Answer

Hilgard's theory of the hidden observer suggests that there is a dissociation between a person's conscious awareness of pain and a part of their consciousness that remains hidden or dissociated from the pain. This dissociated part is referred to as the hidden observer, which can report pain while the conscious mind remains unaware of it.

Question 14

Hypnotized subjects who were told to plunge one hand into a painful bath of ice water,and were told to feel no pain,

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Question 15

The role of the hypnotist in hypnotism is best described as a

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The hypnotist's role is not to be a commander in chief but rather a guide, assisting the hypnotized individual in accessing deeper levels of concentration and relaxation. The hypnotist is not a fellow traveler as they are meant to be in control of the session, and they are not a judge or evaluator as their purpose is not to pass judgment but rather to facilitate the hypnotic experience.

Question 16

Barry held a ring attached to a string at eye level and concentrated on the ring.He is surprised that the ring begins to move and that he appears to be making it move using only mental force.Barry has shown all of the following EXCEPT

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Question 17

According to Hilgard,the hidden observer is

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According to Hilgard, the hidden observer is a detached part of the hypnotized person's awareness that silently observes events. This hidden observer is capable of processing information and influencing the person's behavior even though they are not consciously aware of it.

Question 18

Nonstate theorists believe that hypnosis involves a blend of

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Nonstate theorists believe that hypnosis is not an altered state of consciousness, but rather a social phenomenon that involves imagination, obedience, and role-playing. They argue that hypnotized individuals are not in a different state of consciousness but are simply following the hypnotist's suggestions and engaging in role-playing behaviors. This explanation suggests that hypnosis is not dependent on light sleep, heightened intuition, or sensory deprivation, which are all characteristics associated with altered states of consciousness.

Question 19

Many theorists believe that all hypnosis is really self-hypnosis because

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Question 20

Regarding autosuggestion,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that hypnosis as a form of autosuggestion would support the state theory of hypnosis is false. The state theory suggests that hypnosis involves an altered state of consciousness, while autosuggestion theory proposes that hypnosis relies on suggestion and imagination to create changes in behavior and experience. These two theories are not necessarily mutually exclusive, but they do offer different explanations for the underlying mechanisms of hypnosis.

Quiz 24: Consciousness: States of Consciousness