BCH Hypnotic Phenomena & Classical Phenomena 2

Question 1

A negative hallucination in hypnosis is demonstrated when a subject:

Accepted Answer

Fails to perceive an object or person that is actually present

Answer

A negative hallucination involves failing to perceive something that is actually present, such as being unable to see a chair that is visibly in the room — removing a perception rather than adding one.

Question 2

A post-hypnotic suggestion is BEST defined as:

Accepted Answer

An instruction delivered during trance to be acted upon after the session ends, often triggered by a cue

Answer

A post-hypnotic suggestion is delivered while the client is in trance and is designed to produce a specific response or behavior after the session has concluded, typically triggered by a prearranged cue.

Question 3

Automatic writing in hypnosis is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Access unconscious material by allowing the hand to write without conscious direction or intent

Answer

Automatic writing allows the unconscious mind to express itself through writing movements made without conscious direction, potentially revealing unconscious thoughts, conflicts, or memories.

Question 4

Hypnotic analgesia refers to:

Accepted Answer

The reduction or elimination of pain perception through hypnotic suggestion

Answer

Hypnotic analgesia is the reduction or elimination of pain perception achieved through hypnotic suggestion, specifically targeting the pain experience without necessarily producing complete sensory numbness.

Question 5

Dissociation as a hypnotic phenomenon involves:

Accepted Answer

A separation between different aspects of consciousness, allowing detachment from an experience

Answer

Dissociation in hypnosis refers to the separation or compartmentalization of aspects of consciousness, enabling a person to psychologically detach from their immediate experience or bodily sensations.

(BCH) Board Certified Hypnotist Practice Test

(BCH) Board Certified Hypnotist Practice Test

BCH Hypnotic Phenomena & Classical Phenomena 2