A Group of People Were Hypnotized and a Second Group

question 79

Multiple Choice

A group of people were hypnotized and a second group simulated being hypnotized. Both groups were told to retie their shoes when they heard the phrase "be careful." The group simulating hypnosis retied their shoes only when the hypnotist said "be careful," but the hypnotized group retied their shoes no matter who said "be careful." In this example, which theory of hypnosis was supported?

• A)Role
• B)State
• C)Engagement
• D)Activation-synthesis

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Definitions:

Vomiting

The forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, a protective mechanism to remove harmful substances.

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging or discouraging certain responses.

Voluntary Behaviors

Actions that are the result of conscious choice or decision.

Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without obvious reinforcement and is not immediately manifested in behavior.