Hypnosis

Question 1

The CIA investigated hypnosis as a possible tool for interrogating prisoners. Why did they decide it was unsuitable for that purpose?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Hypnosis requires a trusting relationship between the hypnotist and subject.

Question 2

Some believe that the effects of hypnosis may not be from hypnosis but from people believing that hypnosis works.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 3

Which figure was responsible for the initial use of hypnosis as a medical treatment?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Franz Mesmer

Question 4

According to Ernest Hilgard, hypnosis is the result of __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the effects of a “hidden observer” in the unconscious

Question 5

Self-hypnosis is generally regarded as a safe practice.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 6

Which of the following people was one of Sigmund Freud’s instructors and believed that hypnosis could cure hysteria?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Jean Martin Charcot

Question 7

Everyone can be hypnotized.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 8

Those seeking professional hypnotherapy should look for professionals holding medical degrees from accredited and trusted institutions.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 9

Posthypnotic suggestion can create a trigger in a person that causes them to react violently.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 10

Franz Mesmer believed that his ability to heal people was based on his manipulation of which force?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

magnetism

Hypnosis Answers