Hypnosis Flashcards
Define performance of atypical behaviour
People tend to perform behaviour they would not normally
Define obedience
What theory is it in relation to?
A non state theory
The subject Obeys the orders being given by the AUTHORITY FIGURE
Define compliance and state what theory it relates to
A non state theory
When the subject conforms with the suggestion of the hypnotist to avoid embarrassment
Non state theory Spanos 1985
Evidence hypnosis is simple compliance
Define relaxation
Typically people feel calm and relaxed eutrophic
Define suggestibility
Individual readily obeys the hypnotises suggestions
State 4 problems with non state theories
Amnesia
Analgesia
Brain scan study by Egner in 2005
Participants don’t admit (Sanos 1986)
Define non state theories of hypnosis
DO NOT believe that hypnosis is and altered state of consciousness can be explained in terms of
Social pressures
Relaxation and
Imagination
Define State explanations
Believe that hypnosis puts us in an altered state of consciousness which differs from our normal state
Define Susceptibility
They have a belief in the power of hypnosis therefore it is more likely to work
Define suspension of planning
People do not initiate activity, control is given over to the hypnotist
Define hypnosis
Is getting into the mind of the individual and control behaviours awake or asleep
Dictionary definition of hypnosis
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 behaviour, has been revived but is still controversial.
Non state theory Spanos 1986
‘Defence’ to people not admitting to pretending
State 3 supports of non state theories
Spanos 1985
Spanos 1986
Spanos 1989
