Regarding the Use of Hypnosis, Which of the Following Statements

question 638

Multiple Choice

Regarding the use of hypnosis, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Eighty percent of the new memories produced by hypnotized subjects in one classic experiment were incorrect.
• B) Even when a memory is completely false, the hypnotized person's confidence in this memory can be unshakable.
• C) Hypnotized persons rarely incorporate additional information into their memories as the result of misleading or suggestive questioning while under hypnosis.
• D) In the absence of corroborating evidence, there is no sure way to tell which memories gained through hypnosis are false and which are true.

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Definitions:

ERG Theory

A motivation theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth needs, suggesting that individuals are motivated to fulfill these needs in a hierarchical order.

Clayton Alderfer

A psychologist known for developing ERG theory, which categorizes human needs into existence, relatedness, and growth categories.

Prepotent Levels

Dominant or primary stages in a hierarchy of needs or motivations, often compelling an individual to act to fulfill them before addressing less critical needs.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests employees are motivated to achieve equity or fairness in the workplace, particularly in relation to others.