When Hypnotized People Are Told That They Will Fail to See

question 98

Multiple Choice

When hypnotized people are told that they will fail to see or hear something, what (if anything) changes in their perception?

• A) Their visual and auditory receptors become unresponsive with a metabolism of almost zero.
• B) They deny seeing or hearing the stimulus, but it alters their behavior anyway.
• C) They still claim they see or hear the stimulus, but it no longer affects their behavior in any measurable way.
• D) They still report seeing or hearing the stimulus, and they respond to it the same as before hypnosis.

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Definitions:

Strange Situation

The Strange Situation is a procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth in the 1970s to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and child.

Secure Attachment

A type of attachment style identified in psychology where individuals feel confident and trusting in their relationships, having a positive view of self and others.

Positive View

An optimistic perspective that focuses on finding the good in situations and expecting positive outcomes.

Secure Attachment Style

A pattern of attachment characterized by trust in the availability and responsiveness of one's partner in close relationships, leading to positive expectations for support.