Which of the Following Statements Reflects a Difference Between Waking

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects a difference between waking consciousness and hypnosis?

• A)The brain's electrical activity differs between waking and hypnotic states of consciousness.
• B)Many physiological differences distinguish the hypnotic state from waking consciousness.
• C)Memory of childhood events is much more accurate under hypnosis than in the waking state.
• D)There is an increased ability to construct images under hypnosis than in the waking state.

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Definitions:

Oligodendrocyte

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces the myelin sheath, essential for the insulation and efficient transmission of neural impulses.

Astrocyte

A type of glial cell in the brain and spinal cord that provides support and nutrition, maintains the extracellular ionic balance, and participates in the repair and scarring process of the brain and spinal cord following traumatic injuries.

Axon Terminals

The distal terminations of the branches of an axon, responsible for releasing neurotransmitters to transmit signals to other neurons or muscles.

Nerve Impulse Conduction

The process by which nerve cells (neurons) transmit electrical signals along their axons to communicate with other neurons or muscles.