CMH Smoking Cessation & Weight Management 2

Question 1

Which hypnotic technique involves linking the smell of cigarette smoke to a deeply unpleasant sensory experience to extinguish the craving?

Accepted Answer

Aversive conditioning

Answer

Aversive conditioning pairs the stimulus (cigarette smoke) with an unpleasant response to reduce or eliminate the desire to smoke.

Question 2

A client reports that she overeats specifically when stressed at work. Which hypnotic approach best targets this trigger-response pattern?

Accepted Answer

Trigger-interruption and substitution of a healthier coping response

Answer

Trigger-interruption identifies the stress cue and installs a new, healthier coping behavior in its place.

Question 3

In the context of smoking cessation hypnosis, what is the primary purpose of the 'Three-Puff Test' sometimes used in sessions?

Accepted Answer

To heighten disgust and aversion toward smoking during trance

Answer

The Three-Puff Test has the client imagine smoking while in trance, using the experience to amplify aversive suggestions and reduce the appeal of cigarettes.

Question 4

Which statement about the 'single-session' smoking cessation hypnosis model is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

It can be highly effective for motivated clients but is not universally superior

Answer

Single-session protocols can be very successful with highly motivated clients, but research does not show blanket superiority over multi-session approaches for all populations.

Question 5

A hypnotherapist working on weight management instructs a client: 'Each time you reach for a snack, you will pause and drink a glass of water first.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Post-hypnotic suggestion

Answer

A post-hypnotic suggestion is delivered during trance to influence behavior after the session ends.

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CMH Smoking Cessation & Weight Management 2