CHAPTER 5.7: Hypnosis

Question 1

what is hypnosis

Answer 1

procedure of inducing a heightened state of attention/suggestibility

Question 2

what is ideomotor

Answer 2

a hypnotic suggestion; actions to be performed

Question 3

what is challenge

Answer 3

a hypnotic suggestion; actions not to be performed

Question 4

what is cognitive perceptual suggestions?

Answer 4

a hypnotic suggestion causing one to remember/forget wrong

Question 5

what is dissociation theory

Answer 5

explaining hypnosis as losing track of your sense of awareness and time, having divided consciousness

“being on autopilot”

Question 6

what is social cognitive theory

Answer 6

theory of hypnosis emphasizing the degree to which expectations contribute to ability to be hypnotized.

ex if one believes in hypnosis, they are more likely to be hypnotized

Question 7

how can hypnosis be used as an addition to treatment

Answer 7

relieving acute pain (sudden, temporary)

Question 8

how can hypnosis be used to recover memories

Answer 8

leading someone to recover false memories, giving cop what they want and cant actually be used in court.