Hypnotism Theory Quiz

Quiz 2. Theory

1)

What is the name of the theory associated with Russian physiologist and behavioral researcher Ivan Pavlov?

Past Life Theory
Message Unit Theory
Cerebral Inhibition Theory

2)

All models of how hypnosis works are completely compatible with each other.

True
False

3)

What is the name of the theory that focuses on brain wave states?

Past Life Theory
Role Playing Theory
Alpha/Theta-state Theory

4)

What is the name of the theory that equates the function of the brain to a computer?

Past Life Theory
Role Playing Theory
Informational Theory

5)

What is the name of the theory that claims hypnosis is caused by the interaction of subsystems of the human nervous system?

Message Unit Theory
Role Playing Theory
Systems Theory

6)

A hypnotist should be familiar with the many models of hypnosis because:

Some of them are good for a laugh
Hypnotic subjects who hold beliefs similar to one of these ideas have preconceived notions, which will strongly influence their response to hypnotic induction
Actually the hypnotist need not be familiar with any of them

7)

Which of the following is NOT a theory covered by this course?

Cognitive Neuroscience Theory
Past Life Theory
Cerebral Inhibition Theory

8)

What is the name of the theory that claims hypnosis is a dissociation of consciousness?

Message Unit Theory
Role Playing Theory
DissociationTheory

9)

There are only two theories of how hypnosis works.

True
False

10)

What is the theory that acting subjects are just playing the part of a hypnotized person, and that really hypnosis does not exist called?

Past Life Theory
Message Unit Theory
Role Playing Theory

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