Which of the Following Have Research Studies Found About Hypnosis

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following have research studies found about hypnosis?

• A) Brain imaging studies do not support it is a state of altered consciousness.
• B) Comparison studies find it is less effective than non-hypnotic suggestions.
• C) Brain imaging studies support that it is altering consciousness apart from effect.
• D) Comparison studies find it is more effective than nonhypnotic suggestion.

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Definitions:

Behaviorists

Psychologists who study and theorize that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning and interaction with the environment.

Conditioning

A psychological process through which behavior is learned by associating an action with a particular outcome.

Reinforcement Effectiveness

The degree to which a reinforcement (either positive or negative) successfully influences future behavior in the desired direction.

Immediately

An action or event occurring without any delay, happening at once.