Unlocking the Power of Hypnosis: Beyond Entertainment to Therapeutic Use

The video explores the use of hypnosis in medical settings, demonstrating its effectiveness in treating anxiety, pain, and phobias. Hypnotist Jean Emmanuel Combe showcases street hypnosis, illustrating how it alters perception and consciousness. The video also highlights hypnosis in dentistry to reduce children's fear and its application in overcoming phobias like vertigo. Hypnosis is shown to modify brain activity, offering a non-invasive method to manage stress and pain.

What is the state of consciousness experienced during hypnosis?

• Paradoxical awakening

• Deep sleep

• Complete unconsciousness

• Hyper-awareness

How does hypnosis affect a person's perception of reality?

• It makes them forget their identity permanently

• It allows them to control their dreams

• It can temporarily alter their perception of reality

• It causes them to lose all sense of time

In what way is hypnosis used in dental practices for children?

• To replace all anesthetics

• To teach them about dental hygiene

• To distract them with imaginary stories

• To make them fall asleep

What is the primary benefit of using hypnosis in dental care?

• It makes the teeth grow faster

• It speeds up the dental procedure

• It reduces the perception of pain

• It eliminates the need for any dental tools

How does hypnosis help in treating phobias like vertigo?

• By making the patient forget the phobia

• By revisiting and altering traumatic memories

• By using medication to calm the patient

• By exposing the patient to the phobia repeatedly

What change in brain activity is associated with hypnosis?

• Random firing of neurons

• Complete shutdown of the frontal lobe

• Increase in occipital area activity

• Decrease in cerebral blood flow

What is a common application of hypnosis in hospitals?

• To replace all surgical procedures

• To enhance memory recall

• To diagnose illnesses

• To treat stress and phobias