Scientists researching hypnosis have uncovered evidence that counters some of the skepticism about the technique. One skeptical hypothesis is that hypnosis may be the product of “vivid imagination”, a now dis
Which of the following would not be classified as a mental process? a. Thinking. b. Sensation and perception. c. Heart rate. d. Feelings and emotions. Psychology: Psychology is a scientific discipline that discusses the aspects a...
Unlike inhaled anesthetics, intravenous agents such as thiopental, etomidate, and propofol: a) have a faster onset and rate of recovery b) provide a state of conscious sedation c) are commonly used for induction of anesthesia d) all of the above Whi...
The evidence of the existence of covert mind control has begun to surface in the legal arena as well (e.g., Orlikow v. U.S., 682 F.S. 77 (D.D.C. 1988). The following list describes 12 forms of mind control, beginning with thought reform that is registered consciously, with ...
Which of the following words is central to the form of learning called operant conditioning? a. cognitive b. consequence c. conditioned d. mental Operant Conditioning: Operant conditioning can be considered in a certain sense as an outda...
Question: Which of the following is known as the "truth drug," but which can elicit fantasies that are mistaken for real memories? a. Amytal b. GHB c. Valium d. MDMA Psychoactive Drugs: Psychoactive drugs are a group o...
Question: Which of the following is not an elementary verbal operant with formal control? a. Echoics b. Taking Dictation c. Mands d. Textual Behavior Burrhus Frederic Skinner: Burrhus Frederic Skinner was a highly influential American behav...
Question: Which of the following does Rousseau NOT support under any circumstances? a. Capital punishment b. Slavery c. Dictatorship d. Monarchy Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a famous and influential French philosopher who wrot...
Being able to pretend involves which of the following? a. manipulation of symbols b. cognitive sophistication c. preoperational thought d. all of these Imagination Imagination is defined as the ability to represent things mentally whe...
Question: Which of the following exerts its effect through associative learning? a. feedback b. reinforcement c. intrinsic motivation d. cognitive conditioning Associative Learning: Associative learning occurs when behavior is changed due ...