A technique that is intended to focus consciousness toward one's inner world and away from the outer world is called
A) hypnosis.
B) meditation.
C) REM.
D) hypnagogic focusing.

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The technique described in the question is meditation, where one intentionally directs their attention inward and tries to quiet their mind to achieve a state of deep relaxation and inner peace. Hypnosis involves a state of suggestibility where a person's consciousness is altered through the guidance of another person. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) refers to the stage of sleep where most dreaming occurs, and hypnagogic focusing refers to the transitional state between wakefulness and sleep where one may experience vivid mental imagery.

A Technique That Is Intended to Focus Consciousness Toward One's