Questions and Answers
What is hypnosis?
A trancelike state of heightened susceptibility to the suggestions of others.
What percentage of people can't be hypnotized?
5-20%
What percent of people are easily hypnotized?
15%
What is the debate surrounding hypnosis?
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What is divided consciousness?
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What is dissociation?
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What are some benefits of hypnosis?
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Study Notes
Hypnosis
- Trancelike state characterized by heightened susceptibility to suggestions.
- Not all individuals can be hypnotized; 5-20% of the population is resistant to hypnosis.
- Approximately 15% of individuals display high susceptibility and can be easily hypnotized.
Consciousness Debate
- Hypnosis may represent a distinct state of consciousness, differing significantly from normal states.
- High suggestibility and enhanced recall of images are key characteristics of this altered state.
- Brain activity changes during hypnosis suggest that it is a unique state separate from waking consciousness.
Divided Consciousness
- Defined as a state where attention is split between two or more activities simultaneously.
Dissociation
- Refers to a split in conscious awareness, allowing for distinct experiences within a single individual.
Benefits of Hypnosis
- Effective in controlling chronic pain through suggestions.
- Assists in smoking cessation by altering perceptions of taste and smell.
- Used in treating psychological disorders to enhance relaxation.
- Aids law enforcement by improving details recalled by witnesses when hypnotized.
- Improves athletic performance through heightened focus and concentration.
Meditation
- A learned technique for focusing attention that facilitates an altered state of consciousness.
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