1. Katherine’s new dentist plans to use hypnosis instead of anesthesia while he works on Katherine’s teeth. Katherine asks you if she should go along with this, or if she should find another dentist. Based on research into the effects of hypnosis, you should tell her
hypnosis typically has no effect on the experience of pain.
hypnosis is only effective as an anesthetic when it is used in conjunction with sedatives.
once she is no longer hypnotized, her sensitivity to pain will show a rebound effect.
hypnosis can be an effective substitute for some anesthetic drugs.
2. Which of the following is NOT a common effect produced by hypnosis?
posthypnotic suggestions
decrease in sensitivity to suggestions
sensory distortions and hallucinations
anesthesia
3. Which of the following is NOT an example of a direct effect health-related risk associated with recreational drugs?
Marijuana can increase the risk of respiratory disease.
Sedatives and alcohol can increase the risk of automobile accidents.
Cocaine can increase the risk of heart attacks.
Alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage.
4. The idea of multifactorial causation in drug effects suggests that
taking several different drugs at the same time reduces their effects.
taking several different drugs at once increases their effectiveness.
the effects of a drug depend on the dosage and the user’s personal makeup and experience.
each person will have the same physiological response to a drug, but there can be different psychological responses.