Shandra's new dentist plans to use hypnosis, instead of anesthesia, while he works on Shandra's teeth. Shandra asks you if she should go along with this, or if she should find another dentist. Based on research into the effects of hypnosis, you should tell her:
a. hypnosis typically has no effect on the experience of pain
b. hypnosis is only effective as an anesthetic when it is used in conjunction with sedative drugs
c. hypnosis can be an effective substitute for some anesthetic drugs
d. once she is no longer hypnotized, her sensitivity to pain will increase dramatically
C
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A. adolescent egocentrism B. an imaginary audience C. sensorimotor failure D. a personal fable
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a. you will construct a gender-neutral infant, neither extremely masculine or extremely feminine. b. you will adjust your thinking so that Robert's appearance and actions seem more masculine. c. you will perceive Robert to be an exception to the rule about boys having masculine characteristics. d. you will reinforce Robert for his "gender-inappropriate" behaviors.
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a. anxiety b. learning c. mood d. substance use
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A) pineal block B) epidural block C) pudendal block D) ventrolateral medullary lesions block