Asked by
Julia Burns
on Oct 27, 2024Verified
Research on the effectiveness of posthypnotic suggestions to stop smoking indicate
A) this is the most effective method currently available.
B) absolutely no evidence of any effect on smoking.
C) results that are mixed, and not clearly better than placebo.
D) smoking behavior actually increases.
Posthypnotic Suggestions
Instructions given to a person under hypnosis that are meant to be acted upon after the person has awakened from the hypnotic state.
Smoking
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning tobacco in cigars, cigarettes, or pipes.
Placebo
A harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.
- Familiarize oneself with the roles and success rates of hypnosis in therapy and medicine.
Verified Answer
DT
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the roles and success rates of hypnosis in therapy and medicine.