The Reasoning Behind Hypnosis as Developed by Mesmer Was That

question 55

Multiple Choice

The reasoning behind hypnosis as developed by Mesmer was that

• A)changing magnetic fields in his patients would result in symptom reduction.
• B)relaxation was a sufficient treatment for alleviating symptoms.
• C)frightening patients would result in symptom reduction.
• D)faith in the healer caused healing.

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Definitions:

Opponent-Process Theory

A psychological and neurological model that explains contrasting emotions and motivations, especially in response to addiction and emotional experiences.

Color-Sensitive Cones

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Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in higher-level functions such as consciousness, thought, emotion, and reasoning.

Neurons

Electrically excitable cells in the nervous system that process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.