On television you see an info-commercial selling a "hypnosis kit." You hear the announcer claim that hypnosis has been successfully used to reduce pain, decrease tension, stop overeating, and quit smoking. It was also said that people who are highly susceptible to hypnosis respond more favorably. What did the announcer say that you know to be false?
A. hypnosis is not at all successful at reducing pain
B. reduction in tension has not generally occurred with hypnosis
C. susceptibility only refers to the induction of hypnosis, not to benefiting from hypnosis
D. hypnosis has not had as much success in dealing with smoking and overeating as the other problems
Answer: D
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a) females score higher on tests of verbal ability than males. b) males score higher on tests of verbal ability than females. c) there is no difference between males and females on tests of verbal ability. d) verbal ability differences between males and females are due to differential watching of talk shows.
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a) Russia b) Canada c) China d) Netherlands
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a. Unconditional positive regard
b. Hierarchy of needs
c. Empathy
d. Person-centered therapy