AP PSYCHOLOGY

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

UNDERSTANDING CONSCIOUSNESS AND HYPNOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which term is defined as “ a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing”?
A
Hypnotic Trance
B
Hypnotic State
C
Self Hypnosis
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definitions of hypnotic trance. a trance induced by the use of hypnosis; the person accepts the suggestions of the hypnotist. type of: trance. a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -trance. noun. ˈtran(t)s. : a sleeplike altered state of consciousness (as of deep hypnosis) usually characterized by partly suspended animation with diminished or absent sensory and motor activity and subsequent lack of recall. : a state of profound abstraction or absorption.

Detailed explanation-3: -a temporary mental condition in which someone is not completely conscious of and/or not in control of himself or herself: First she goes/falls into a deep trance, and then the spirit voices start to speak through her. When a hypnotist puts you in(to) a trance, you no longer have conscious control of yourself.

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