A well-established effect of hypnosis is that some people who are susceptible to hypnosis can experience a reduction of pain, which is more effective than many anaesthetics. This phenomenon is known as:

A) hypnagogic nociception.
B) hypnotic suggestion.
C) posthypnotic amnesia.
D) hypnotic analgesia.



D) hypnotic analgesia.

Psychology

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Kristine and Nicole are seeing therapists for their psychological problems. Kristine constantly thinks that she is stupid and worthless, and sometimes she has thoughts of killing herself. Nicole cleans her house so much that she doesn't have time to do anything else; she realizes that her house is already clean, but she can't stop herself. Their therapists are most likely treating Kristine for

her ____ and treating Nicole for her ____. a. ?obsessions; obsessions b. ?obsessions; compulsions c. ?compulsions; compulsions d. ?compulsions; obsessions

Psychology

Olivia is punished for spilling her cereal. Her parents give her a spanking and send her to her room, where she cries. Later, her puppy makes a mess on the floor. Olivia kicks her puppy and puts it out in the yard, where it whines sadly. Which of the following statements explains her behavior toward the puppy?

A. Olivia is correctly applying Skinnerian principles of negative reinforcement to change her dog's behavior. B. Olivia is using negative punishment on her dog, and it will change the dog's behavior. C. Olivia is modeling the aggressive behavior her parents demonstrated to her. D. Olivia's parents probably think that the best way to raise kids is "spare the rod, spoil the child."

Psychology

Identify and briefly describe three reasons why loftier goals lead to higher performance

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

All forms of personality disorder involve:

A. impaired social relationships. B. an erratic pattern of behavior. C. avoidance of social situations. D. indifference to social rules.

Psychology