By Suspending a Person Between Two Chairs, a Stage Hypnotist

question 228

Multiple Choice

By suspending a person between two chairs, a stage hypnotist demonstrates his or her

• A)willingness to use deception to entertain.
• B)use of the basic relaxation response.
• C)ability to use hypnosis to suspend reality testing.
• D)ability to induce unusual feats of strength.

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Definitions:

Ossicles

The three small bones in the middle ear called the malleus, incus, and stapes, which are essential for the transmission of sound.

Eardrum

A slim barrier dividing the external ear from the middle ear, which oscillates upon receiving sound vibrations.

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx, facilitating breathing and swallowing.

Endolymph

A fluid located within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, playing a key role in hearing and balance.