Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of the Person

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of the person under hypnosis,according to the sociocognitive approach?

• A)The person,in an altered state of consciousness,receives suggestions by the hypnotist.
• B)The person becomes a blank slate,ready to be written on by the hypnotist.
• C)The person's consciousness is hijacked by the hypnotist and comes to act,see,hear,feel,or believe as the hypnotist wishes.
• D)The hypnotized person plays the role of someone submitting to the suggestion of the hypnotist.

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Definitions:

Survival Value

The extent to which a particular behavior, trait, or characteristic increases the likelihood of survival and reproduction of an organism.

Individualism

Giving priority to one’s own goals over group goals and defining one’s identity in terms of personal attributes rather than group identifications.

Gender Schemas

Cognitive structures that dictate the understanding and interpretation of gendered expectations and behaviors in society.

Peer Influence

The impact that peers, or individuals of similar age and status, have on one another's attitudes, behaviors, and understanding of the world.