Chapter 4.7 t/m 4.10 Flashcards
Why do we dream?
Freud’s interpretation and activation-synthesis hypothesis
social-cognitive theory of hypnosis
theory that assumes that people who are hypnotized are not in an altered state but are merely playing the role expected of them in the situation.
dissociation
One part of the mind is aware of the actions happening and the other ‘‘hypnotizes’’ part is not.
hypnosis
state of consciousness in which the person is especially open to suggestion.
activation-information-mode model, or AIM
Suggest that information access during waking hours can have an influence on the synthesis of dreams.
activation-synthesis hypothesis
Dreams are a product of random signals, with brain forming explanation of signals based on memories and other information.
What is Freud’s invterpretation?
Freud believed dreams to be a kind of wish fulfillment for his patients.
What are the four key steps in inducing hypnosis?
- focus on what is being said.
2.relax and feel tired. - “let go” and accept suggestions easily.
- use vivid imagination.
Hypnotic susceptibility
the degree to which a person is a good hypnotic subject
Basic suggestion effect
Refers to the tendency of hypnotized persons to carry out suggested actions as if they were obligatory
Who thought hypnosis was like a dissociation? What did he thought?
Ernest Hilgard. Hilgard believes that there is a hidden part of the mind that is very much aware of the hypnotic subject’s activities and sensations, even though the “hypnotized” part of the mind is blissfully unaware of these same things.
What can hypnosis do?
Produce brief amnesia, reduce pain, alter sensory impressions and help people to relax
What can’t hypnosis do?
Give increased strength, reliable enhance memory, regress people to an earlier age or life.
