The First Term Used to Describe Hypnosis Was ________

question 34

Multiple Choice

The first term used to describe hypnosis was ________.

• A) hypnotism
• B) spiritual possession
• C) mesmerism
• D) transcendentalism

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Definitions:

Self-schema

Cognitive structures that represent one's beliefs and feelings about oneself in various contexts and guide processing of self-related information.

Neuroimaging Studies

Research involving the use of various technologies to visualize and study the structure and function of the brain in detail.

MMPI

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a comprehensive psychological test designed to assess a variety of personality traits and psychopathologies.

Naturalistic Observations

A research method in which subjects are observed in their natural environment without any manipulation by the observer.