The Role-Playing Theory of Hypnosis Offered by Barber and Spanos

question 180

Multiple Choice

The role-playing theory of hypnosis offered by Barber and Spanos suggests that the hypnotized subject

• A) actually fakes the hypnotic state.
• B) enters into a trance and acts out suggestions.
• C) knows that he or she is only pretending.
• D) is in a normal state but acts out the role of a hypnotized person.

Describe criteria such as "Comprehensiveness" and "Productivity" for evaluating comparative reasoning.

Analyze the role of comparative reasoning in ethical discussions and decision-making.

Develop the ability to discern between more and less comprehensive comparisons in reasoning.

Develop the ability to discern between more and less productive comparisons in reasoning.

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Definitions:

Indicator Of Guilt

Signs or evidence that may suggest or imply an individual's culpability in committing a crime.

Regulations

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority to control or govern behavior.

Deviant Lying

Telling falsehoods that significantly deviate from social norms or expectations, often with harmful effects or intentions.

Violate

To break or fail to comply with a rule, law, agreement, or principle.