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Altered States

Altered States. Hypnosis. Franz Mesmer- “mesmerized” 18 th C. James Braid- “hypnotism” 19 th C. Hypnosis. Techniques to induce hypnosis Hypnotic susceptibility Uses of Hypnotism: Anesthesia Recalling Past Events Behavior Modification Entertain. Hypnotic Theories.

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Altered States

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  1. Altered States

  2. Hypnosis • Franz Mesmer- “mesmerized” 18th C. • James Braid- “hypnotism” 19th C.

  3. Hypnosis • Techniques to induce hypnosis • Hypnotic susceptibility • Uses of Hypnotism: • Anesthesia • Recalling Past Events • Behavior Modification • Entertain

  4. Hypnotic Theories Role Playing Theory (Nicholas Spanos) Altered State Theory (Ernest Hilgard) Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness. Dissociation- divided consciousness It works best for pain. Ice water experiment • Hypnosis is NOT an altered state of consciousness. • A social phenomenon where people want to believe. • Work better on people with richer fantasy lives.

  5. Meditation Practice that trains attention to heighten awareness and bring mental processes under voluntary control

  6. Physical Changes During Meditation • Alpha & theta waves present • Brain scans show high activity in the prefrontal cortex and low activity in the parietal lobe • Suppression of bodily arousal ( heart rate, respiration rate, oxygen consumption & carbon dioxide elimination decline)

  7. Long Term Benefits • Regular meditation is associated with lower levels of stress hormones • Reduces anxiety • Beneficial effects on blood pressure, self-esteem, mood and ones sense of control LETS MEDITATE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rSmxsVHPE

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