Imagery and the Subconscious Mind

Answer each of the following questions first in your word processor. When you are finished, be sure to save your work. Then copy it and paste it all into the appropriate box below. This activity has several parts to it. Do not leave any of the parts undone. It is better to do a bit more than a bit less than you think is necessary. That way I can be pretty sure you have read through the chapter and understand it pretty well.

Please base your responses to the questions below on chapter 20 of your text:

From this chapter's reading respond to the following questions. Make sure you have answered them sufficiently enough to demonstrate that you have thoroughly read and understand the principles in the chapter. (Do not copy and paste from the chapter into your answers).

• Explain in your own words what the researchers at MIT meant when they suggested that there is no real difference between an imagined event and an event that you perceive in your physical experience as far as how your mind translates its meaning.
• Explain why Stephen Covey says "All things are created twice."
• Explain, briefly, how hypnosis works.
• Select one of the ways to use imagery and describe how you have used that way of using imagery to help you accomplish something.
• After reading through the chapter, explain why guided imagery works to bring about relaxation.
• Finish your discussion with your thoughts of how this information affects you personally including any insights you had about yourself and the stress that you experience.