Psychologists Have Used Small Isolation Tanks in Which a Participant

question 244

Multiple Choice

Psychologists have used small isolation tanks in which a participant floats in shallow body- temperature water containing hundreds of pounds of Epsom salts to explore the possible benefits of

• A) sensory restriction.
• B) hydroponic therapy.
• C) mindfulness meditation.
• D) weightlessness.

---

Definitions:

Severed Spinal Cord

An injury that results in the complete or partial transection of the spinal cord, potentially leading to loss of sensation and paralysis below the point of injury.

Hemispherectomy

A surgical procedure involving the removal or disabling of one cerebral hemisphere, usually to treat severe epilepsy.

Muscle Contractions

Muscle contractions refer to the tightening or shortening of muscles, which results in movement or maintenance of posture.

ACh

Short for Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the body involved in many functions including muscle movement and memory.