Trance Depth Assessment Flashcards
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Which of the following is considered a late-appearing phenomenon, emerging only at the deepest levels of trance on most scales?
Answer: Somatic anesthesia
Somatic (body) anesthesia, particularly of large areas, appears only at the deepest measurable trance levels, well beyond catalepsy or simple ideomotor responses.
A BCH candidate is asked how to validate that a deepening technique was effective. The BEST answer is:
Answer: Observe for newly emerging depth phenomena that were absent before the deepener
The appearance of new depth-correlated phenomena — such as catalepsy emerging after a deepener when only relaxation was present before — objectively confirms increased depth.
Which scale assigns a maximum of 50 depth points and was widely used in early 20th-century hypnosis research?
Answer: LeCron-Bordeaux Scale
The LeCron-Bordeaux scale is a 50-point instrument that maps specific hypnotic phenomena to graduated depth levels.
Harry Arons' six-stage depth scale classifies somnambulism at which stage?
Answer: Stage 5
Arons placed somnambulism at Stage 5 of his six-stage scale, with Stage 6 being the deepest (plenary trance / Esdaile state).
A subject who can hold a suggested post-hypnotic behavior for more than 24 hours is MOST likely demonstrating which characteristic?
Answer: Deep somnambulistic capacity and strong responsiveness to post-hypnotic suggestion
Durable post-hypnotic responses that persist well beyond the session indicate both somnambulistic depth and high suggestibility.
When assessing trance depth in a client who cannot verbalize (e.g., a child or non-verbal client), the MOST appropriate method is:
Answer: Behavioral observation combined with ideomotor signaling
Behavioral observation of physical signs combined with simple ideomotor (finger-lift) signals allows depth assessment without requiring verbal communication.
Which statement BEST reflects the NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists) view on trance depth and therapeutic effectiveness?
Answer: Therapeutic benefit can be achieved across a range of depths, with technique matched to the available depth
The NGH teaches that skilled hypnotists adapt their techniques to work effectively with whatever depth the client achieves, rather than requiring somnambulism for all work.