CMH CMH History & Theory of Hypnosis 2

Question 1

The concept of 'ideomotor response' in hypnosis refers to:

Accepted Answer

Unconscious muscle movements triggered by thought or suggestion

Answer

Ideomotor responses are small, involuntary muscle movements that occur as a result of thoughts or mental images, often used in hypnosis for yes/no signaling.

Question 2

Which theoretical model describes hypnosis as a 'hidden observer' phenomenon where one part of the mind monitors experience while another part responds to suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Hilgard's neo-dissociation theory

Answer

Ernest Hilgard proposed neo-dissociation theory, suggesting hypnosis splits consciousness so a 'hidden observer' part remains aware while another part follows suggestions.

Question 3

In the Hypnotic Induction Profile (HIP), a high eye-roll sign is associated with:

Accepted Answer

High hypnotic susceptibility

Answer

Herbert Spiegel's HIP measures how high the iris rolls up when looking upward; a pronounced eye-roll correlates with greater hypnotic talent and susceptibility.

Question 4

The Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale (SHSS) was developed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Measure and standardize individual hypnotic responsiveness for research

Answer

Weitzenhoffer and Hilgard developed the SHSS to provide a standardized, research-validated tool for measuring how responsive individuals are to hypnotic suggestions.

Question 5

The concept of 'somnambulism' in hypnosis refers to:

Accepted Answer

A deep hypnotic state where subjects exhibit heightened responsiveness and may not recall the session

Answer

Somnambulism is a deep level of hypnotic trance characterized by intense focus, high suggestibility, and often amnesia for the session upon awakening.

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