Ben and Lauren Decide to Go to a Magic Show

question 77

Multiple Choice

Ben and Lauren decide to go to a magic show for date night. The magician is supposed to be an expert in hypnosis who has previously taken complete control over the people he hypnotizes. The hypnotist can make people do crazy things like lift a car or even re-live some of their childhood memories. Ben is very excited about the magic show and believes that this type of hypnosis is real, but Lauren is more skeptical.
-Lauren is still not impressed after the show and invites Ben to a class of open monitoring meditation she regularly attends.The instructor leading the meditation class has been doing this for several years.During the meditation session you would expect the instructor has ______ oxygen consumption and _____ carbon dioxide elimination.

• A) increased; increased
• B) increased; decreased
• C) decreased; increased
• D) decreased; decreased

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Definitions:

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, examining processes such as perception, cognition, emotion, and interaction.

Distress

Negative stress resulting from being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressures.

Disorders

Conditions characterized by abnormal physical or mental patterns that can affect various aspects of health, leading to distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Hysteria

An outdated term historically used to describe uncontrollable emotion or excitement, especially among women; now understood in terms of specific psychological disorders or reactions.