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Hypnosis

Hypnosis. What is Hypnosis?. Agreement: - A deep state of relaxation where an individual is more susceptible to suggestions and direction. Disagreement about cause/effect of hypnosis: (1) “altered state of consciousness” (2) “role-playing and hyper-suggestibility”

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Hypnosis

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  1. Hypnosis

  2. What is Hypnosis? Agreement: - A deep state of relaxation where an individual is more susceptible to suggestions and direction. Disagreement about cause/effect of hypnosis: (1) “altered state of consciousness” (2) “role-playing and hyper-suggestibility” Disagreement about how to induce hypnosis: - Relaxation? Focusing on an object? - Can anyone become an amateur hypnotist? Agree about who can be hypnotized: - Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scales - Stable across life? Related to personality traits?

  3. Who uses Hypnosis? Therapist - Enhance or uncover memories - Age regression Law Enforcement - Enhance memories of crimes Entertainers - Entertain an audience You! - “zoning out” - Self-hypnosis

  4. Research about Hypnosis? • Therapist - Enhance or uncover memories • Age regression • Law Enforcement • Enhance memories of crimes • Entertainers • Entertain an audience • You! - “zoning out” - Self-hypnosis - No differences between conditions • No differences between conditions • No differences between conditions • Testimonials, not reliable - Decide for yourself - Decide for yourself

  5. Hypnosis for pain management? • Effectively alleviates pain from chronic conditions • Effectively alleviates acute pain • Degree of relief sometimes exceeds morphine

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