The Text Refers to Research Critical of Hypnosis, Which Suggested

question 186

Multiple Choice

The text refers to research critical of hypnosis, which suggested that

• A) people are simply acting out the role suggested by the hypnotist
• B) suggestibility is an unsupportable concept.
• C) it was used repeatedly to cause problems for people and not help them.
• D) subjects were just going along with the hypnotist, so as not to disappoint them.

---

Definitions:

Homeo-

A prefix meaning similar or same, used in terms such as homeopathy, which involves treatment with small doses of natural substances that in larger amounts would produce symptoms of the ailment.

Visceral

Relating to the internal organs of the body, especially those within the chest and abdomen.

Abdominal Organs

Various organs located within the abdominal cavity, including the stomach, liver, pancreas, intestines, and kidneys.

Mesomorph

A body type characterized by a muscular frame and the ability to gain muscle and maintain a low body fat percentage easily.