AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a trance-like state of consciousness.
A
hypnosis
B
meditation
C
drugs
D
sleep
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Meditation-mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a trancelike state of consciousness.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Hypnosis. Hypnosis involves the induction of an altered state of consciousness, including focused attention and high suggestibility. In research studies, the application of hypnosis to influence the immune system is often through hypnotic suggestion to affect an allergic response.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ap Psychology : Example Question #3 Explanation: Hypnosis, meditation, and recreational drugs are all methods to induce an altered state of consiousness. These do not occur naturally, and require proactive involvement by the subject.

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