AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The therapist may hypnotize a patient and offer a ____ ____ to help the patient quit a habit such as smoking or overeating.
A
Posthypnotic suggestion
B
Hypothetical postulate
C
Abnormal discretion
D
Paradigm shift
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hypnosis has been used with some success to treat sleep problems, bed-wetting, smoking and overeating. Cancer treatment side effects. Hypnosis has been used to ease side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Mental health conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The role theory of hypnosis states that a hypnotized person is not actually in an alternate state of consciousness but is playing the role of being hypnotized, which includes complying with the instructions of the hypnotist. The state theory of hypnosis describes hypnosis as an altered state of consciousness.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hilgard is specifically known for his theory that a so-called “hidden observer” is created in the mind while hypnosis is taking place. His research on the hidden observer during hypnotic pain management was intended to provide support for his neodissociationist theory.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are some examples of effective uses of hypnosis? A technique to refocus attention and increase relaxation by evoking an altered state of consciousness without the use of drugs. It typically does not involve interaction with another person.

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