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Practice Quiz for Chapter 20

Please read each question and select your answer from the choices provided. You must complete all of the questions in order to view your results. At the end of each exam, you have the option to e-mail your results to your instructor.


1:  The primary difference between mental imagery and visualization is:
A: Visualization requires outside assistance.
B: Visualization necessitates repeated practice.
C: There really is no significant difference between the two.
D: Mental imagery is a spontaneous flow of unconscious thought.

2:  According to Dr. Patricia Norris, the "Blueprint Aspect" of mental imagery is:
A: A mental image that is specific to the person creating it.
B: The initial architectural design of the mental image.
C: A healing image that is seen through to completion.
D: The inclusion of medical treatment with the mental image.

3:  In the research conducted by Dr. Barrie Cassileth it was found that:
A: Mental imagery is a right brain function.
B: Mental imagery showed no effect in women with breast cancer.
C: Serum white blood cell count significantly increased with mental imagery.
D: Cancer tumors went into remission with the use of mental imagery.

4:  According to experts, this is perhaps the most crucial factor for the success of mental imagery regarding internal body images.
A: Using white light.
B: Using all of the body's senses.
C: Belief in the image.
D: Repeated practice.

5:  With regard to color therapy, blue is said to have this effect:
A: An arousal response.
B: A neutral response.
C: A calming response.
D: A disturbing response.

6:  Studies of light therapy have revealed the following results:
A: People denied full spectrum light are more prone to stress.
B: Artificial (incandescent) light lacks the color violet.
C: People denied full spectrum light have fewer cavities.
D: Artificial (incandescent) light lacks the color green.

7:  Types of images for mental imagery tend to fall in one of these three categories:
A: Athletes, hospital patients, and executives
B: Tranquil scenes, behavioral changes and body images
C: Oceans and beaches, forests, and mountain ranges
D: Cancer, hypertension, and arthritis

8:  If when doing guided mental imagery you cannot relate to the suggestions, it is perfectly all right to create an image that you can relate to.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

9:  Mental imagery is an important tool in the practice of systematic desensitization.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

10:  Water is often used in the practice of mental imagery and visualization because it serves as a metaphor of cleansing the mind.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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