hypnosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is hypnosis?
A
a state of heightened suggestibility, in which people may experience imagined situations as if they were real
2
Q
what is hypnotic induction?
A
process by which hypnotist leads person into hypnosis
3
Q
when are hypnotic susceptibility scales used?
A
after induction to gauge responsiveness to hypnotic suggestion
4
Q
what do hypnotic susceptibility scales involve?
A
a series of questions about behavior that are coded as pass or fail
5
Q
what is hypnotic voluntary control?
A
getting people to do things they normally wouldn’t do or inducing amazing feats
6
Q
what is the hypnotic social cognitive theory?
A
hypnotic experiences result from expectations rather than a distinct state of consciousness
