PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Of the following, who is likely the most hypnotically suggestible?
A
Bill, a reality oriented stockbroker
B
Janice, an actress with a rich imagination
C
Megan, a sixth-grade teacher who has trouble focusing
D
Darren, who has never been able to “get involved” in movies or novels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Frequently, the person who is not highly motivated may have an inordinate need for hypnosis. Even though such an individual uses the lack of motivation as a defense, he, too, is often very susceptible to suggestion. Rapport that is established quickly is conducive to greater motivation.

Detailed explanation-2: -For many decades it has been the theory of the Charcot school that suggestibility is closely linked with neurotic tendency, that it indicates a pathological con-dition (1).

Detailed explanation-3: -In particular, it may ease stress and anxiety before a medical procedure, such as a breast biopsy. Hypnosis also may be helpful for: Pain control. Hypnosis may help with pain due to burns, cancer, childbirth, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, jaw problems, dental procedures and headaches.

Detailed explanation-4: -those who believe that hypnosis is a social phenomenon argue that “hypnotized” individuals are. merely acting out a role. an attorney wants to know if the details and accuracy of an eyewitness’s memory would be improved under hypnosis.

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