In an Experiment,hypnotized Subjects Are Told to Scratch Their Ear

question 89

Multiple Choice

In an experiment,hypnotized subjects are told to scratch their ear if they hear the word psychology mentioned later. The fact that they do so only if they think the experiment is still under way most clearly supports the theory that hypnosis involves

• A)dissociation.
• B)divided consciousness.
• C)role-playing.
• D)hypnagogic sensations.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different stimuli or signals in the environment, often relevant in learning and conditioning.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, aiming to influence the occurrence of behavior through these consequences.

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of learning in which a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus, leading to a new learned response without directly being paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A technique used to increase desired behaviors by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the desired behavior is performed.