Asked by Logan Jordan on Jul 04, 2024
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In one experiment, hypnotized subjects were asked to pick up a poisonous snake and to do other dangerous acts. The experimenter wanted to find out whether hypnosis can get people to do anything they would ordinarily refuse to do. Why were the results difficult to interpret?
A) Most of the subjects did as they were told, but most of them were suffering from psychological disorders.
B) They all refused at the time, but many of them followed the instructions after they came out of hypnosis.
C) When they were told to do these acts, the subjects immediately came out of hypnosis.
D) Most of these subjects did as they were told, but so did some people who were not hypnotized.
Psychological Disorders
Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, or emotional symptoms that cause distress, impairment, and significantly deviate from cultural norms, often requiring clinical intervention.
Hypnosis
A state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and increased suggestibility used for therapeutic purposes.
Dangerous Acts
Behaviors or activities that pose a significant risk of causing harm or injury to oneself or others.
- Recognize the challenges and limitations in research related to hypnosis, including testing claims and interpreting results.
- Discern the ethical implications and the potential of hypnosis to influence individuals to perform actions against their will or judgment.
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Palavarapu MahathiJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The results were difficult to interpret because most of the subjects did as they were told, but so did some people who were not hypnotized. This suggests that other factors, such as the authority of the experimenter or social pressure, may have played a role in the subjects' behavior. Therefore, it is not clear whether hypnosis alone can get people to do anything they would ordinarily refuse to do.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the challenges and limitations in research related to hypnosis, including testing claims and interpreting results.
- Discern the ethical implications and the potential of hypnosis to influence individuals to perform actions against their will or judgment.