The Amnesia Test, Postural Sway, Finger Lock, Arm Rigidity, and Eye

question 261

Multiple Choice

The amnesia test, postural sway, finger lock, arm rigidity, and eye catalepsy are components of a test for

• A) hypnotic susceptibility.
• B) alcoholism intoxication.
• C) amphetamine psychosis.
• D) the meditation relaxation response.

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Definitions:

Flat Affect

A significant reduction in emotional expressiveness, where a person appears emotionally numb or unresponsive.

Schizophrenia

A brain disorder characterized by anomalies in thought patterns, sensory experiences, emotional responses, and social engagements.

Delusions

Fixed false beliefs that conflict with reality, despite evidence to the contrary, often a symptom of psychological disorders such as schizophrenia.

Flat Affect

A significant reduction in emotional expressiveness, including facial expressions, voice tone, or the lack of gestures, often associated with schizophrenia and some other psychiatric disorders.