CHT CHT Self-Hypnosis and Special Populations 2

Question 1

What is the NLP technique of 'stacking anchors'?

Accepted Answer

Layering multiple positive resource states onto a single anchor for a stronger combined effect

Answer

Stacking anchors involves layering multiple positive resource states onto a single anchor, making it more powerful by combining the intensity of several states.

Question 2

In classical conditioning terms, what role does the anchor play?

Accepted Answer

The conditioned stimulus

Answer

In classical conditioning, the anchor functions as the conditioned stimulus — initially neutral, it gains the ability to trigger a desired state through repeated pairing.

Question 3

What is 'collapsing anchors' used for in hypnotherapy?

Accepted Answer

To neutralize a negative state by simultaneously firing a positive resource anchor

Answer

Collapsing anchors involves simultaneously firing a positive resource anchor and a negative state anchor so that the positive state diminishes or neutralizes the negative one.

Question 4

Which type of conditioning primarily underlies post-hypnotic suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning

Answer

Post-hypnotic suggestions work through classical conditioning, pairing a trigger cue with a desired automatic response that occurs after the session ends.

Question 5

What is 'future pacing' in the context of anchoring and therapeutic reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Mentally rehearsing using the anchor or new behavior in a real upcoming situation

Answer

Future pacing involves having the client vividly rehearse using their anchor or new response in a specific upcoming real-life scenario, reinforcing the conditioned change.

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CHT CHT Self-Hypnosis and Special Populations 2