Hypnosis What it IS Altered state of consciousness refocusing
of our perceptions, a making conscious of things we are usually
unaware of What it is NOT Sleep A form of dominance or state of
control A trick
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Hypnosis Our mind naturally filters certain sensations and
thoughts out of our consciousness In hypnosis, our mind filters out
many stimuli and focuses on one or a fewa hypnotist guides us to do
that
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Hypnosis A hypnotic trance occurs when the hypnotist directs us
into a state of relaxation and focus wherein we filter out all
external distractions You may resist hypnosis by refusing to open
your mind to the hypnotist
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Hypnosis What do we use hypnosis for? Stop a bad habit like
smoking or overeating Reduce pain by encouraging relaxation Aid
memory Examine problems Posthypnotic suggestion
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Hypnosis Posthypnotic Suggestion = a suggestion made during
hypnosis that influences the participants behavior afterward Ex.
You wont be able to hear the word ___
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Biofeedback Biofeedback = using machines feedback about your
body to control your bodys functions Ex. Light goes on machine
every time your heart rate goes above 80then you can work to keep
the light off and keep heart rate down In 1970s much work was done
with muscle control
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Meditation focusing of the mind on an image or thought in order
to clear the mind and relax mantras, focusing on parts of the body,
focusing on breathing research shows this helps lower blood
pressure, heart rate, and respiration rate