PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

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A split in consciousness during hypnosis allows the subject to be focused on they hypnotist’s suggestions with part of the brain but to be conscious of other stimuli at the same time. This theory involves
A
narcolepsy
B
posthypnotic suggestion.
C
dissociation
D
paradoxical sleep
E
withdrawal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Divided consciousness theory – supporters of the divided consciousness theory believe that our consciousness splits so that one aspect on consciousness is not aware of the role other parts are playing. We are all capable of dividing our consciousness to some extent.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the first theories of hypnosis was proposed by Ernest Hilgard in the 1950s. His theory has become known as the Divided Consciousness Theory of hypnosis. It states that hypnosis produces a split in consciousness such that one aspect of consciousness is unaware of what other parts of consciousness are doing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hilgard’s view that hypnosis involves a splitting of consciousness into two separate components, one of which follows the hypnotist’s commands and the other of which acts as a “hidden observer."

Detailed explanation-4: -The social-cognitive theory of hypnosis assumes that people who are hypnotized are. only playing a role.

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