Question 1

Which of the following statements about hypnosis is true?&#10;A) A hypnotist can make you do things against your will.&#10;B) When hypnotized you are in a trance and have no control.&#10;C) Not everyone can be hypnotized.&#10;D) hypnosis can solve any problem

Accepted Answer

Not everyone can be hypnotized. Hypnosis requires a certain level of suggestibility and mental state that not all individuals can achieve or are willing to participate in.

Question 2

The test-retest reliability for hypnotism:&#10;A) Is high over a 10-25 year period.&#10;B) Varies as a function of life experience.&#10;C) Is very low.&#10;D) Is untestable since most people cannot be hypnotized.

Accepted Answer

Hypnotism has been shown to have high test-retest reliability over a 10-25 year period.

Question 3

According to the text, hypnotizability correlates with which personality trait?&#10;A) Self-absorption&#10;B) Self-esteem&#10;C) Machiavellianism&#10;D) Introversion

Accepted Answer

Self-absorption correlates with hypnotizability because individuals who are more focused on their inner experiences and thoughts tend to be more susceptible to hypnosis.

Question 4

Nyah is being hypnotized by her therapist. The therapist takes her from a place of normal awareness to enhanced relaxation. What stage of hypnosis is this?&#10;A) Induction&#10;B) Deepening&#10;C) Purpose&#10;D) Awakening

Accepted Answer

The induction stage of hypnosis is the initial phase where the individual is guided into a state of relaxation and heightened awareness, preparing them for deeper hypnotic work.

Question 5

Darnell is being hypnotized by his therapist. The therapist takes him to a state where conscious thinking is minimized. What stage of hypnosis is this?&#10;A) Induction&#10;B) Deepening&#10;C) Purpose&#10;D) Awakening

Accepted Answer

The deepening stage of hypnosis is where the subject is guided into a deeper state of relaxation and minimized conscious thinking.

Question 6

Arjun is being hypnotized by his therapist to help him quit smoking. The therapist takes him to a state where he is encouraged to see himself as a nonsmoker. What stage of hypnosis is this?&#10;A) Induction&#10;B) Deepening&#10;C) Purpose&#10;D) Awakening

Accepted Answer

The Purpose stage of hypnosis is where the hypnotized individual is guided to visualize or think about the specific change or goal they want to achieve, in this case, seeing themselves as a nonsmoker. This stage is crucial for implementing the desired behavioral or psychological changes.

Question 7

Lola is being hypnotized by her therapist. The therapist takes her to a state where her conscious mind is fully engaged. What stage of hypnosis is this?&#10;A) Induction&#10;B) Deepening&#10;C) Purpose&#10;D) Awakening

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

According to the text, hypnosis is most helpful in:&#10;A) Treating chronic pain.&#10;B) Substance abuse cessation.&#10;C) Remembering things.&#10;D) Learning new skills.

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis is most helpful in treating chronic pain, as it can alter the way the brain perceives pain signals, potentially reducing their intensity.

Question 9

Cognitive methods used to identify and change thought and behavior patterns are called:&#10;A) Reprogramming.&#10;B) Reprocessing.&#10;C) Repositioning.&#10;D) Regressing.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive methods used to identify and change thought and behavior patterns are often referred to as "reprocessing," as seen in therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Question 10

Reprocessing is an integral part of the efficacy of which treatment?&#10;A) Hypnosis.&#10;B) Eye movement desensitization.&#10;C) Commitment therapy.&#10;D) Mindfulness meditation.

Accepted Answer

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy that is recognized for its effectiveness in treating trauma-related issues. Reprocessing is a core component of EMDR, where patients are asked to recall distressing images while receiving one of several types of bilateral sensory input, such as side-to-side eye movements.

Question 11

Reprocessing overlaps with __________ therapy, which has better efficacy than EMDR.&#10;A) Humanistic&#10;B) Systems&#10;C) Cognitive behavioral&#10;D) Commitment

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Question 12

Briefly discuss the method of hypnotism. Make sure you not only list the five stages but also describe what happens at each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

List and describe the eight phases of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

Accepted Answer

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