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Hypnosis & Meditation: The “State Debate”

Hypnosis & Meditation: The “State Debate”. Are these really altered states of consciousness?. Hypnosis “State Debate”. Believers think: It is a state of consciousness resulting from narrowed focus of attention Characterized by heightened suggestibility (can get them to do something)

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Hypnosis & Meditation: The “State Debate”

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  1. Hypnosis & Meditation: The “State Debate” Are these really altered states of consciousness?

  2. Hypnosis “State Debate” • Believers think: It is a state of consciousness resulting from narrowed focus of attention • Characterized by heightened suggestibility (can get them to do something) • Subject does not fall asleep • Skeptics think: It is just a trick that works best on those who are highly suggestible • People are just convinced (consciously and unconsciously) that this really works and therefore act on their assumptions • Brainwave patterns remain the same as if you were “conscious”

  3. Meditation • A state of heightened focus and relaxation • Essentially works in reverse of our typical understanding of consciousness- we tune out some (or most) external stimuli

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