Hypnosis and Meditation

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What is hypnosis?

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A systematic procedure that typically produces a heightened state of suggestibility, making people feel relaxed, focused, and more open to using their imagination.

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What percentage of people are unresponsive to hypnotic induction?

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10-20%.

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What are some common hypnotic phenomena?

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1. Anaesthesia 2. Sensory distortions and hallucinations 3. Disinhibition 4. Post-hypnotic suggestions and amnesia.

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How does a hypnotist typically induce hypnosis?

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By helping the person relax through gentle speech and calming words, often suggesting feelings of heaviness and warmth.

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What is post-hypnotic amnesia?

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When people are told they won’t remember what happened during hypnosis, they usually don’t.

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What is the theory of hypnosis as role-playing?

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Hypnosis doesn’t create a special mental state; instead, easily influenced people act according to their expectations of how hypnotized individuals should behave.

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What is Hilgard's theory of hypnosis as an altered state of consciousness?

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It suggests that hypnosis creates a dissociation in consciousness, where one part interacts with the hypnotist while another part, the hidden observer, remains aware.

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What is highway hypnosis?

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A phenomenon where people drive long distances while thinking about other things, later realizing they don’t remember the drive.

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What is meditation?

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A family of practices that train attention to heighten awareness and bring mental processes under greater voluntary control.

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What are the two main styles of meditation?

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1. Focused Attention 2. Open Monitoring.