CHT Hypnotic Phenomena and Depth of Trance 2

Question 1

What does the term 'hypermnesia' mean in the context of hypnosis?

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Enhanced recall of memories, sometimes of events not consciously remembered

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Complete inability to form new memories under trance

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A false memory implanted through suggestion

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Amnesia for the post-hypnotic period only

Question 2

A 'negative hallucination' in hypnotherapy means the subject is:

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Unable to perceive something that is actually present

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Experiencing unpleasant imagery during trance

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Seeing objects that do not exist in the environment

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Reporting pain during an otherwise painless procedure

Question 3

Time distortion as a hypnotic phenomenon refers to which of the following?

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An altered subjective perception of time — either expanded or compressed — during trance

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The subject's inability to track calendar time after hypnosis

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A disorientation causing the client to relive traumatic events in real-time

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The therapist using future pacing to alter the client's timeline

Question 4

In hypnosis, somnambulism refers to which level or state?

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The deepest level of hypnosis involving full responsiveness to suggestion including positive hallucinations

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A light trance characterized by physical relaxation only

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Sleepwalking triggered by sleep deprivation

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A hypnotic state contraindicated for therapeutic work

Question 5

What is 'automatic writing' as a hypnotic technique?

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A process in which the subject writes responses that emerge from the unconscious without conscious control

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The therapist scripting suggestions in advance of a session

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A rapid induction technique involving handwriting analysis

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A note-taking method used during clinical assessment

Question 6

Which best distinguishes hypnotic analgesia from hypnotic anesthesia?

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Analgesia reduces the perception of pain; anesthesia produces a total loss of sensation in the area

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Analgesia eliminates all sensation; anesthesia reduces pain only

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There is no clinical distinction between the two in hypnotherapy

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Anesthesia is chemical; analgesia is always hypnotic

Question 7

The LeCron-Bordeaux depth scale includes which of the following as an indicator of deep trance?

Accepted Answer

Complete somnambulism with positive and negative hallucinations

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Rapid eye blinking and muscle twitching

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Mild relaxation and reduced critical factor

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Mild eye heaviness with retained full conscious awareness