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Hypnosis Trivia Quiz

Some basics on an intriguing phenomenon.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,468

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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2317

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is considered an early pioneer who brought attention to the phenomenon of hypnosis? Hint

Josef Breuer

Emil Kraepelin

Franz Anton Mesmer

Eugene Bleuler

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Question 2 of 10

2. The explanation for hypnosis that was offered by the pioneer who gave his name to a term for hypnotism was based on ...? Hint

Animal Magnetism

Harmonics

Trephination

Soteria

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which individual coined the term 'hypnosis'? Hint

Pierre Janet

Jean Charcot

Hippolyte Bernheim

James Braid

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Question 4 of 10

4. The term 'hypnosis' derives from the Greek word for ....? Hint

Unknown

Sleep

Power

Supernatural

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Question 5 of 10

5. Uses of hypnosis include: Hint

Anesthesia and pain-killing

Recovery of lost memories

All of these

Relaxation

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Question 6 of 10

6. A post-hypnotic suggestion is significant for which of the following reasons? Hint

None of these

It is given after the subject has already awakened from the hypnotic state

It may operate after the hypnotic state has ended

The subject is consciously aware of the suggestion

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is a fictional work that employed hypnosis? Hint

'The Sleeping Prophet'

'Trilby'

'The Lodger'

'Flight to Freedom'

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of the remarkable traits of certain hypnotic subjects is their ability to speak in unknown or foreign languages. This is known as ...? Hint

Secondary Elaboration

Dementia Praecox

Projection

Xenoglossy

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Question 9 of 10

9. A prominent case involving age regression and 'awareness of a past life involved what person? Hint

Christine Beauchamp

Bridey Murphy

Sybil

Chris Costner

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Question 10 of 10

10. Some theorists argue that a 'direct suggestion' given to a hypnotic subject may cause problems due to ...? Hint

Counter-Transference

Symptom Substitution

R.E.M. State

Scotomization

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is considered an early pioneer who brought attention to the phenomenon of hypnosis?

Answer: Franz Anton Mesmer

Mesmer was a bit of a P.T. Barnum. Moreover, he didn't really understand what he had 'discovered'. He was investigated by some prominent men of his time - but never established his theories with prominence and acceptance in the scientific community. The term 'mesmerism' derives from him.

2. The explanation for hypnosis that was offered by the pioneer who gave his name to a term for hypnotism was based on ...?

Answer: Animal Magnetism

Magnetic forces played an important part in Mesmer's theory. He was wrong.

3. Which individual coined the term 'hypnosis'?

Answer: James Braid

The others were prominent men of their time who were interested in - and familiar with - hypnosis.

4. The term 'hypnosis' derives from the Greek word for ....?

Answer: Sleep

People under hypnosis appeared to be in a sleeplike state.

5. Uses of hypnosis include:

Answer: All of these

It is used as a relaxation technique, but it also has been used to block pain and to delve into unconscious memories.

6. A post-hypnotic suggestion is significant for which of the following reasons?

Answer: It may operate after the hypnotic state has ended

The suggestion is given while the individual is hypnotized, but it operates after the person has awakened from the hypnotic state.

7. Which of the following is a fictional work that employed hypnosis?

Answer: 'Trilby'

The tale included the evil hypnotist, Svengali. 'Prophet' is about Edgar Cayce. 'Lodger' is about 'Jack the Ripper'. 'Freedom' is a fictional work about an Amelia Earhart type character.

8. One of the remarkable traits of certain hypnotic subjects is their ability to speak in unknown or foreign languages. This is known as ...?

Answer: Xenoglossy

Hard to explain.

9. A prominent case involving age regression and 'awareness of a past life involved what person?

Answer: Bridey Murphy

A fellow named Morey Bernstien wrote a book, 'The Search for Bridey Murphy', in which he claimed to have hypnotically regressed a housewife back a few centuries.

10. Some theorists argue that a 'direct suggestion' given to a hypnotic subject may cause problems due to ...?

Answer: Symptom Substitution

The theory says that if the symptom being treated is only a manifestation of the problem (rather than the problem itself). Thus, eliminating the symptom only will cause a new symptom to arise, since the underlying problem is still intact.

Source: Author robert362

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