The Mind and Consciousness
Critical Thinking Activities
Hypnosis
At the following web site, you will find an assessment of hypnotic suggestibility comprised of three simple tests:
http://www.hypnosisaudiocds.com/hypnosistest/test1.php
Visit the above site and complete the three tests. Answer the questions below after recording your results.
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| 1. What were the three simple tests and what kind of suggestibility was assessed by each of the tests? |
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| 2. What were your scores on the three tests? What is the significance of higher scores and lower scores? |
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| 3. How closely did you pay attention to the directions for each test? Do you think that paying attention to directions reflects hypnotic suggestibility? Why or why not? Consider how the chapter in your text discusses the characteristics of people who are most easily hypnotized. |
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| 4. At the conclusion of the assessment, the site provides you with an overall evaluation of your susceptibility to hypnosis based on each test. Do you agree with the assessment? Why or why not? |
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| 5. Based on your experiences with the Hypnotic Suggestibility Scale, which of the theories of hypnosis discussed on pages 161-162 of your textbook would you be more likely to support? Why? |
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