How Does Ernest Hilgard Explain Pain Reduction Through Hypnosis

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Multiple Choice

How does Ernest Hilgard explain pain reduction through hypnosis?

• A) Hypnosis increases dopamine levels in the body.
• B) People merely play the role of the hypnotized person and attempt to ignore the pain.
• C) Hypnotized individuals dissociate the experience so part of the mind is unaware of the pain.
• D) Hypnosis results in an altered state of consciousness that alters brain waves in regions of the brain responsible for the perception of pain.

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Definitions:

Selective Listening

Letting pre-formed biases, prejudices, expectations, and stereotypes cause us to hear what we want to hear, instead of listening to what a speaker actually said.

Conversational Narcissism

A communicative style where one individual dominates the conversation, focusing mainly on their own interests, often disregarding others'.

External Noise

Distractions or disturbances from the environment that interrupt or interfere with the communication process.

Ambush Listening

is a deceptive form of listening where the listener pretends to be attentive but is actually waiting for an opportunity to attack or counter the speaker's arguments.