What Is Dissociation

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is dissociation?

• A)role-playing by hypnotized subjects in response to situational cues
• B)a splitting of mental processes into two separate, simultaneous streams of awareness
• C)a hypnotized subject's willingness to act out the hypnotist's suggestions
• D)a loss of inhibition by hypnotized subjects

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A psychological process where there is a disconnection or separation of thoughts, emotions, awareness, or identity.

Flashbacks

Sudden, intense, and vivid recollections of past experiences, often traumatic, that can emerge without warning.

Blood-Injection-Injury Phobia

A specific phobia involving fear of blood, injury, or receiving injections, often leading to fainting.

Parasympathetic Response

The part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation and slowing down the body's response after stress or danger has passed, often referred to as the "rest and digest" response.