Psychology Chapter 3 Hypnosis Flashcards
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Psychology Chapter 3 Hypnosis Flashcards

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Define hypnosis.

A social interaction in which one person (the hypnotist) suggests to another (the subject) that certain perceptions, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors will spontaneously occur.

Can anyone experience hypnosis?

True

Can hypnosis enhance recall of forgotten events?

False

Can hypnosis force people to act against their will?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can hypnosis help people heal or relieve their pain?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does hypnosis involve heightened suggestibility?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two explanations that psychologists have proposed for hypnosis?

<p>Hypnosis is a social phenomenon and hypnosis is a type of divided consciousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define posthypnotic suggestion.

<p>A suggestion, made during a hypnosis session, to be carried out after the subject is no longer hypnotized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define dissociation.

<p>A split between different levels of consciousness which allows some thoughts and behaviors to occur simultaneously with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define a psychoactive drug.

<p>A chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define tolerance.

<p>The diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define addiction.

<p>Compulsive drug craving and use, despite adverse consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define withdrawal.

<p>The discomfort and stress that follow discontinuing the use of an addictive drug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define physical dependence.

<p>A physiological need for a drug, marked by unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define psychological dependence.

<p>A psychological need to use a drug, such as to relieve negative emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define depressants.

<p>Drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can alcohol and other drugs do to the mind?

<p>They can slow neural processing, disrupt memory, reduce self-awareness and self-control, and link to expectancy effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define barbiturates.

<p>Drugs that depress the central nervous system activity, reducing anxiety but impairing memory and judgement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define opiates.

<p>Opium and its derivatives such as morphine and heroin; they depress neural activity, temporarily lessening pain and anxiety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define stimulants.

<p>Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define nicotine.

<p>A stimulating and highly addictive psychoactive drug in tobacco.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What rises when a stimulant is used?

<p>Energy and self-confidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some drugs block what?

<p>Reuptake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Coke the 'real thing'?

<p>Coke included an extract from the coca plant - cocaine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define methamphetamine.

<p>A powerfully addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system, with speeded-up body functions and associated energy and mood changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define LSD.

<p>A powerful hallucinogenic drug; also known as acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define hallucinogens.

<p>Psychedelic drugs such as LSD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences drug use?

<p>Peer pressure, epigenetics, environmental associations, and factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hypnosis

  • Hypnosis involves a hypnotist suggesting perceptions, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors to a subject.
  • Anyone can experience hypnosis as all individuals are generally open to suggestion.
  • Hypnotically refreshed memories may mix factual events with fabricated details.
  • Hypnosis can lead individuals to act against their will.

Healing and Pain Relief through Hypnosis

  • Hypnosis has been shown to relieve pain and aid healing, effectively reducing conditions like headaches and asthma through posthypnotic suggestions.
  • Heightened suggestibility is a feature of hypnosis.

Theories of Hypnosis

  • Two main explanations for hypnosis: as a social phenomenon or as a form of divided consciousness.
  • Posthypnotic Suggestion: Suggestions during hypnosis to be enacted after exiting the hypnotic state, used for controlling symptoms and behaviors.
  • Dissociation: A cognitive split allowing simultaneous thoughts and actions, exemplified by doodling during a lecture.

Psychoactive Drugs

  • Psychoactive Drug: Chemicals that alter mood and perception.
  • Tolerance: Reduced effects of a drug with regular use, necessitating higher doses for the same effect.
  • Addiction: Compulsive drug use despite negative consequences.
  • Withdrawal: Discomfort following the cessation of an addictive substance.
  • Physical Dependence: Physiological need for a drug characterized by withdrawal symptoms.
  • Psychological Dependence: Emotional need for a drug, often to alleviate negative feelings.

Types of Drugs

  • Depressants: Substances like alcohol and opiates that slow neural activity and body functions.
    • Alcohol and other depressants can impair memory, reduce self-awareness and self-control.
  • Barbiturates: Drugs that depress nervous system activity, alleviating anxiety but affecting memory and judgment.
  • Opiates: Opium-derived drugs that reduce pain and anxiety by depressing neural functions.
  • Stimulants: Drugs such as caffeine and nicotine that enhance neural activity and increase body functions.
    • Stimulants are associated with heightened energy and self-confidence.

Drug Mechanisms and Effects

  • Some drugs block neurotransmitter reuptake, affecting mood and perception.
  • Coca-Cola initially contained cocaine from coca plant extract, which contributed to its appeal.
  • Methamphetamine: A potent stimulant that leads to increased energy and mood fluctuations while decreasing dopamine levels.
  • LSD: A powerful hallucinogenic drug, also known as acid.
  • Hallucinogens: Psychedelic drugs that alter perception and consciousness, exemplified by LSD.

Influences on Drug Use

  • Drug usage is influenced by various factors, including peer pressure, genetic predispositions (epigenetics), and environmental factors.

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Test your knowledge on hypnosis with this set of flashcards from Psychology Chapter Three. Explore key definitions and concepts related to hypnotic phenomena and its effects on perception and behavior. Ideal for students looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating topic.

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