Definition for Difference between revisions of "Hypnosis"
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| − | The induction of a state of consciousness in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction. Its use in therapy, typically to recover suppressed memories or to allow modification of behavior by suggestion, has been revived but is still controversial. | + | 1) The induction of a state of consciousness in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction. Its use in therapy, typically to recover suppressed memories or to allow modification of behavior by suggestion, has been revived but is still controversial. |
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| + | 2) It is an induced state of awareness characterized by deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:10, 16 June 2017
1) The induction of a state of consciousness in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction. Its use in therapy, typically to recover suppressed memories or to allow modification of behavior by suggestion, has been revived but is still controversial.
2) It is an induced state of awareness characterized by deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility.