AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

BIOLOGY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which theory suggests that hypnosis involves inducing someone to enact the role of a hypnotic subject?
A
neural activation theory
B
dissociation theory
C
social influence theory
D
wish-fulfillment theory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It proposes that hypnotic phenomenon are produced through a dissociation within high level control systems. Essentially, the hypnotic induction is said to split the functioning of the executive control system (ECS) into different streams.

Detailed explanation-2: -Taking a different approach to explain hypnosis, the social-cognitive theory of hypnosis sees people in hypnotic states as performing the social role of a hypnotized person. As you will learn when you study social roles, people’s behavior can be shaped by their expectations of how they should act in a given situation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The social influence theory of hypnosis explains that people begin to feel and behave in ways appropriate for “good hypnotic subjects.”

Detailed explanation-4: -Which theory suggests that hypnosis involves inducing someone to enact the role of a hypnotic subject? the circadian rhythm.

Detailed explanation-5: -Social influence theory – Supporters of social influence theory believe that no special physical conditions marks hypnosis as anything other than normal consciousness – the natural state of awareness we experience when we are fully awake and alert.

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