The nurse who presents a class on different methods of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) differentiates between imagery and hypnosis in which of the following ways?
a. Imagery involves the dependent mental construction of a picture, whereas hypnosis requires the patient to recall and verbally describe difficult times in his or her life.
b. Hypnosis requires a trained psychologist, but imagery can be performed by any health care practitioner.
c. Imagery produces a temporary sense of well-being compared with hypnosis, which evokes a permanent positive effect.
d. Although both therapies focus on specific problems and guide the patient into relaxation, imagery requires the patient to formulate the impression, whereas the hypnotist constructs the image for the patient.
ANS: D
Correct: Both imagery and relaxation are used to reduce anxiety and stress; however, imagery begins with a goal that is to be achieved and a picture that is formulated by the person under treatment, rather than beginning with the hypnotist, who conjures up a desirable image.
Incorrect:
a. Imagery is self-constructed, and hypnosis can recall both positive and negative images/memories.
b. Both hypnosis and imagery can be learned from audiotapes and books.
c. Neither imagery nor hypnosis can be guaranteed to produce long-term effects.
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