AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hypnosis involves a state of
A
increased physical stamina.
B
heightened openness to suggestion.
C
improved perceptual skills.
D
elevated autonomic arousal.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypnosis is the induction of a deeply relaxed state, with increased suggestibility and suspension of critical faculties. Once in this state, sometimes called a hypnotic trance, patients are given therapeutic suggestions to encourage changes in behavior or relief of symptoms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hypnosis. The hypnotic “state” is one of heightened suggestibility. Following induction, the hypnotherapist uses progressive muscular relaxation plus suggestions of relaxation to reduce striated muscle tension. “Gut-directed” imagery and suggestions are used to relax GI smooth muscle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hypnosis is a trancelike state of consciousness, usually induced by a procedure known as hypnotic induction, which consists of heightened suggestibility, deep relaxation, and intense focus (Nash & Barnier, 2008).

Detailed explanation-4: -Hypnosis can be defined as “a state of consciousness involving focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness characterized by an enhanced capacity for response to suggestions” (Elkins et al., 2015).

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