Asked by Ashley Cowart on Jul 29, 2024
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Modern researchers use all but which of the following procedures to study conscious experiences?
A) physiological measures such as EEGs
B) examination of behaviors that may occur without conscious awareness
C) examination of how consciousness may change during processes such as hypnosis or meditation
D) scientific measures such as introspection
Physiological Measures
Quantitative assessments of bodily functions used in psychological and medical research, such as heart rate or blood pressure.
Conscious Awareness
The state of being mentally alert and consciously aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
Hypnosis
A trance-like state of heightened suggestibility, deep relaxation, and intense focus.
- Determine the effects of substances on the nervous system and awareness.
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Emmanuel Nii AdjeiAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Scientific measures such as introspection are not commonly used by modern researchers to study conscious experiences due to the subjective nature of introspective reports. Other methods, such as physiological measures and examination of behaviors, provide more objective data that can be measured and analyzed scientifically.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the effects of substances on the nervous system and awareness.