Flashcard 7-2B: Hypnosis, Biofeedback, & Meditation

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True or False? Hypnosis is a state of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of attention and characterized by heightened suggestibility

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True

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True or False? Biofeedback is the process of learning to control bodily states with the help of specialized machines

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True

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Posthypnotic suggestion

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Influences behavior of person after hypnosis

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A _______ is a geometric configuration of symbols. In various spiritual traditions, they may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and meditation.

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mandala, mandalas

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Reduction of pain reported by patients who have undergone hypnosis is known as hypnotic _________.

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analgesia

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The _________ theory suggested that during hypnosis the various parts of consciousness may separate.

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neodissociation

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Which of the following is not one of the most common uses of hypnosis? to aid memory, to help people forget, to manage pain, to compete with magic

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to compete with magic

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Which of the following cannot be commonly controlled with biofeedback? a single muscle, heart rate, brain waves, sleep

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sleep

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The approach to meditation developed from a Buddhist tradition which focuses on the present moment is called ________ meditation.

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mindfulness

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Hypnosis and meditation are both forms of

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altered states of consciousness