A "Hidden Observer" Is

question 221

Multiple Choice

A "hidden observer" is:

• A) a person, out of sight of the hypnotist, who monitors the process to make sure the hypnotist does not violate ethical standards.
• B) a part of the mind of the hypnotized person that watches but does not participate.
• C) a friend or family member who observes the hypnosis to protect the hypnotized person.
• D) the part of a person's mind that participates in hypnosis.

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Definitions:

Generalization

The process by which an organism responds in the same way to different but similar stimuli.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual diminishing of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer presented; in biology, the permanent loss of species from the earth.

Token Economy

A behavioral modification system that utilizes tokens as symbolic reinforcements for desirable behaviors, which can later be exchanged for specific rewards.

Positive Reinforcement

Adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior, making it more likely to occur in the future.