Which Statement Is the BEST Evidence That Hypnosis Produces an Altered

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is the BEST evidence that hypnosis produces an altered state of consciousness?

• A)Under hypnosis,people can regress in age and think like a very young child.
• B)Recent research using PET scans has shown that hypnosis is a special case of imagination.
• C)Hypnosis effectively reduces the perception of pain.
• D)People can retrieve lost memories while hypnotized.

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Definitions:

Overt Self-reinforcement

A process in which an individual openly rewards themselves for a behavior, aiming to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.

Self-reward Programs

Techniques or strategies where individuals give themselves rewards for meeting goals or completing tasks to motivate behavior change.

Imaginal Reinforcers

Cognitive behavioral techniques involving the use of imagined rewards to increase the frequency of desired behaviors.

Material Awards

Physical or tangible rewards given in recognition of achievements or performance, often used as incentives.