Research on the Use of Hypnosis in Stress Reduction Has

question 30

Multiple Choice

Research on the use of hypnosis in stress reduction has found that

• A) it works better than many other methods in reducing stress.
• B) treatment depends on how suggestible participants are to hypnosis.
• C) hypnosis is not necessarily more effective than other relaxation techniques.
• D) both b and c.

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Definitions:

Metaphors

Linguistic expressions where a term or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, to suggest a resemblance.

Connotations

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Nonliteral

Pertaining to language that does not mean exactly what it says, often used in metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech.

Literal

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