Psychology Chapter 5 Flashcards
Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASC), which of the following statements is FALSE?
Most people do not know when they have experienced an altered state of consciousness.
Many theorists believe that all hypnosis is really self-hypnosis because
a person must cooperate to become hypnotized, and so the hypnotist actually acts as a guide in following suggestions.
Taylor is using a technique in which she focuses her attention on a specific object or word or on her own breathing to block out distractions and enhance her well-being. This technique is called
concentrative meditation.
Which of the following actions will a hypnotized person probably NOT act out?
take off his or her clothes in front of an audience
Kira spent an hour in a flotation tank that will restrict sensory stimuli and will likely produce
a decrease in blood pressure and muscle tension.
