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- Define the term hypnosis.
- Describe how hypnosis differs from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and counseling.
- Utilize simple hypnotic techniques in patient interactions.
- Describe who is authorized to utilize hypnosis and what determines appropriate use.
- Identify some simple daily hypnotic suggestions that are commonly used.
- Describe the effects on body and brain physiology that are common and expected in formal hypnosis.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Which of the following behaviors have been shown to result in similar brain wave activity to hypnotic trance?
Which is correct about the use of testimony provided with hypnotic suggestion in forensic proceedings?
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Where are the majority of our serotonin receptors located?
Which of the following involves forms of hypnotic suggestion or techniques?
Which of the following statements regarding placebo and nocebo responses is TRUE?
Which of the following describes an accurate relationship between the area of the brain and the listed function?
Which statement is NOT correct?
Which of the following information is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding varying hypnosis techniques used by children and adults?
Which of the following statements regarding pain is accurate?
In busy clinical settings, like emergency departments or pre-operative areas, there is often not enough time for formal hypnosis sessions, which makes that an impractical expectation. More experienced clinicians are better equipped to integrate informal suggestions and hypnotic language into their patient interactions to facilitate positive outcomes. Which statement is unlikely to yield a positive outcome?
Consent for procedures involves discussion of possible negative outcomes, most of which are rare. Which of the following is NOT helpful when discussing consent?
Which statement is the least helpful in leaving a conversation on a positive note?
Although the hypnoanalysis method requires significant training and expertise, identifying the most prevalent subconscious motivators that may trigger or exacerbate unwanted behaviors or symptoms can aid in discovery and comprehension and is a powerful technique in patients who suffer conversion disorders. Which of the following is NOT a common motivator per the COMPISS acronym?
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
In an obstetrics and gynecology study that examined the advantages of utilizing hypnosis for pain relief as a complement to childbirth education, the authors, Harmon, Hynan, and Tyre, found all the following, EXCEPT:
Which of the following statements may demonstrate a bias favoring the pharmaceutical industry?
When using hypnotic techniques with a child receiving an infection, which statement is the most accurate?
Which of the following dermatologic conditions is theorized to have the weakest emotional/psychological trigger?
Regarding hypnotizability, which of the following is a true statement?
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the pain experience?
Concerning hypnosis and disease states, which is the most accurate statement?
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- Review your Transcript to view and print your Certificate of Completion. Your date of completion will be the date (Pacific Time) the course was electronically submitted for credit, with no exceptions. Partial credit is not available.