chapter 5 unit 2- hypnosis and meditation

Question 1

State of consciousness, characterized by focused attention, reduce peripheral awareness and heighten suggestibility

Answer 1

hypnosis

Question 2

-Disassociative state or split awareness

-One part of hypnotized person says there’s no pain and acts like there is none. other part called the hidden observer is aware of pain but remains in the background.

Answer 2

state theory of hypnosis

Question 3

-Hypnosis is a blend of conformity, relaxation, imagination, obedience, and role-playing

-Self hypnosis (autosuggestion)

Answer 3

non state theory of hypnosis

Question 4

Focus attention on what is being said

Answer 4

First step of hypnosis

Question 5

relax and feel tired

Answer 5

Second step of hypnosis

Question 6

let go and except suggestions easily

Answer 6

Third step of hypnosis

Question 7

use vivid imagination

Answer 7

Fourth step of hypnosis

Question 8

-tendency to carry out suggested actions as if they were involuntary

-Feel like their actions and experiences are automatic

Answer 8

Basic suggestion effect

Question 9

-mental exercise to alter consciousness

-Heightens awareness and produces relaxation

Answer 9

Meditation

Question 10

-observe your own thoughts, feelings, and sensations

-goal is to achieve a total nonjudgmental awareness of the world

-Self knowledge and well-being

Answer 10

mindful meditation

Question 11

-attending to a single focal point, such as an object or thought

-Idea is to sit quietly focus on some external object or on a repetitive internal stimuli

Answer 11

concentrative meditation

Question 12

-psychological pattern that opposes or bodies fighter flight mechanism

-Stress control technique

-Physical benefits include lowered heart rate , blood pressure, and muscle tension in other signs of stress and immune system activity improvement

-May foster mental well-being and positive mental skills, such as clarity, concentration, and calm

Answer 12

relaxation response