AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The induction of a highly, suggestible state where people experience changes in sensations, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
A
Meditation
B
Biofeedback
C
Psychoactive Drugs
D
Hypnosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypnotic State / ‘Trance’ / Induction A hypnotic ‘trance’ can be brought about by giving a willing participant instructions to focus on the hypnotist’s voice, to concentrate their attention, and to pay attention to their inner mental world (this is called a hypnotic induction).

Detailed explanation-2: -Hypnotic suggestibility, also referred to as hypnotizability and hypnotic susceptibility, refers to the degree to which a participant responds to hypnotic suggestions.

Detailed explanation-3: -A hypnotic induction is an invitation for someone to enter hypnosis, and will typically involve instructions and suggestions to help someone to become hypnotized. Often the hypnotic induction will involve instructions for relaxation, but although this is pleasant it is not absolutely necessary.

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