Question 1

Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASCs), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Most people can recognize changes in their consciousness, such as feeling more alert or drowsy, or realizing they are dreaming or under the influence of a substance.

Question 2

Which of the following was an early practitioner of hypnosis, who referred to this altered state as "animal magnetism"?

Accepted Answer

Franz Mesmer was an early practitioner of what he called "animal magnetism," later known as mesmerism, which is considered a precursor to modern hypnosis.

Question 3

Long-distance running, listening to music, sleep, and daydreaming are just some of the everyday ways to produce

Accepted Answer

These activities can lead to altered states of consciousness, where the mind operates differently from its normal waking state, often leading to enhanced creativity, relaxation, or introspection.

Question 4

Which of the following is LEAST often used by stage hypnotists?

Accepted Answer

Stage hypnotists primarily rely on the willingness of participants to play along (B and C) and may use tricks and deception (D) to enhance the illusion of hypnosis. Actual induction of hypnosis (A) is less commonly used because the effectiveness and depth of hypnosis can vary greatly among individuals, and the primary goal is entertainment rather than therapeutic outcomes.

Question 5

Interest in hypnosis stems from the work of which of the following, who believed he could cure diseases with magnets?

Accepted Answer

Franz Mesmer is known for his theory of animal magnetism, later called mesmerism, which led to the development of hypnosis. He believed that he could cure diseases using magnets, thinking that an invisible natural force could have healing properties.

Question 6

By suspending a person between two chairs, a stage hypnotist demonstrates his or her

Accepted Answer

The stage hypnotist is using deception to entertain the audience by making it appear that the person is suspended between two chairs without any support.

Question 7

Regarding hypnosis, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis is indeed recognized as an altered state of consciousness that involves focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion, rather than being a sleep state or being introduced by Karl Zener.

Question 8

The chief characteristic of hypnosis is

Accepted Answer

Increased suggestibility is the chief characteristic of hypnosis, where individuals are more likely to accept and act on suggestions from the hypnotist.

Question 9

One thing that cocaine, "highway hypnosis," high fever, and meditation all have in common is that they produce

Accepted Answer

Cocaine, "highway hypnosis," high fever, and meditation can all lead to altered states of consciousness (ASCs), which are mental states that differ significantly from normal waking consciousness.

Question 10

Regarding the history of hypnosis, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The EEG patterns recorded during hypnosis do not show deep sleep patterns consisting of delta waves. Instead, they show patterns that are different from those of sleep, indicating that hypnosis is a distinct state of consciousness.

Question 11

Hypnosis is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis is characterized by a state of focused attention, increased suggestibility, and deep relaxation, but it does not involve brain waves that resemble sleep. Instead, individuals under hypnosis are awake and aware, which is different from the brain wave patterns observed during sleep.

Question 12

Psychologists identify marked changes in both the quality and pattern of mental functioning as

Accepted Answer

Altered states of consciousness refer to significant changes in the quality and pattern of mental functioning, which can include variations in awareness, perception, and cognition, different from normal waking consciousness.

Question 13

Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASCs), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Most people experience various types of altered states of consciousness (ASCs) throughout their lives, such as dreaming, daydreaming, hypnosis, meditation, and even being under the influence of psychoactive substances. Therefore, it is false to claim that very few people have ever experienced more than one type of ASC.

Question 14

Mesmer's strange "treatments" are related to hypnosis because they actually relied on

Accepted Answer

Mesmer's treatments were based on the power of suggestion, which is a key component of hypnosis.

Question 15

During an altered state of consciousness (ASC), a person may experience distinct shifts in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

During an altered state of consciousness, a person can experience changes in perceptions, emotions, memories, time sense, feelings of self-control, and suggestibility, encompassing all the options listed.

Question 16

The EEG brain wave patterns of a person who is hypnotized

Accepted Answer

The EEG patterns of a person who is hypnotized do not match any of the specific patterns associated with sleep stages or pretending. Instead, they show a unique state of consciousness that is distinct from sleep or normal wakefulness.

Question 17

What do Buddhists engaging in meditation practices, Turkish whirling dervishes, and New Zealand Maori priests performing nightlong rituals to communicate with the mythical period the Aborigines call "Dreamtime" all have in common?

Accepted Answer

These practices are all spiritual or religious in nature and are designed to alter consciousness, cleanse the mind and body, and facilitate personal revelation or communication with the divine or spiritual realm.

Question 18

The term hypnosis was coined by an English surgeon named

Accepted Answer

James Braid, an English surgeon, is credited with coining the term "hypnosis" in the 19th century, moving away from the earlier term "mesmerism" and emphasizing its psychological rather than mystical aspects.

Question 19

Suspending a person between two chairs with no support in between

Accepted Answer

Suspending a person between two chairs with no support in between is a physical feat that relies on body strength and balance rather than hypnosis, meditation, or being impossible. It's a demonstration often seen in performances or physical challenges, showcasing core strength and the ability to distribute one's weight evenly across two points of support.

Question 20

An important feature of many altered states of consciousness (ASCs)is

Accepted Answer

Heightened self-awareness is often reported in various altered states of consciousness (ASCs), such as during meditation, hypnosis, or certain drug-induced states. This can involve a more intense focus on internal thoughts or feelings, or a sense of being more 'present' or 'aware' of oneself and one's surroundings.

Quiz 5: States of Consciousness

Regarding altered states of consciousness (ASCs) , which of the following statements is FALSE?