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Franz Mesmer

Franz Mesmer. Background. Born in 1734 in a village near Lake Constance He studied medicine in Vienna Mesmer was married to a very wealthy lady which made it possible for him to associate with higher classes They started to believe his beliefs. Contribution To Psychology.

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Franz Mesmer

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  1. Franz Mesmer

  2. Background • Born in 1734 in a village near Lake Constance • He studied medicine in Vienna • Mesmer was married to a very wealthy lady which made it possible for him to associate with higher classes • They started to believe his beliefs

  3. Contribution To Psychology • Developed the theory of animal magnetism • Animal magnetism: the theory says that an invisible bodily fluid reacts to magnetic fields • The fluid would cause disease when it couldn’t circulate freely • He would pass magnets over peoples bodies to promote circulation • His theory was discredited

  4. Contribution to Psychology cont. • He was one of the first people to use hypnosis • Some of his patients would fall into a trance • Hypnosis is still used today

  5. Sources • Rathus, Spencer A. (2010). Psychology Principles in Practice. Austin, Texas. Holt McDougal. • Trueman, Chris (2000-2012). “Franz Mesmer.” Retrieved from http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/franz_mesmer.htm

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