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Which of the following effects has NOT been demonstrated by psychologists?
A) People undergoing hypnosis can lower their perception of pain.
B) People who comply with a small request are much more likely to later comply with a large request.
C) One portion of the hypothalamus, important for sexual motivation, is more similar in some homosexual men to heterosexual women than it is to that of heterosexual men.
D) Subliminal messages, such as backward speech in music recordings, can strongly influence people's behavior.
Subliminal Messages
Subliminal messages are stimuli below the threshold of conscious perception, often used in an attempt to influence the thoughts, feelings, or actions of individuals without their awareness.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone regulation, temperature control, and hunger.
Hypnosis
A mental state akin to trance, marked by elevated suggestibility and concentrated attention, often adopted for therapeutic interventions.
- Distinguish among diverse psychological theories and their implementations in comprehending human behavior.
- Acknowledge the complexity of psychological research and its implications for understanding human behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among diverse psychological theories and their implementations in comprehending human behavior.
- Acknowledge the complexity of psychological research and its implications for understanding human behavior.
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