Hypnosis

Question 1

Who can be hypnotised

Answer 1

15% of the population can be hypnotised. They must believe or be open to suggestion. 10% of the population cannot be hypnotised. NOT EVERYONE CAN BE HYPNOTISED

Question 2

Applications of hypnosis

Answer 2

Include

• pain control
• treatment of warts/ skin disease
• breaking bad habits (smoking, biting nails, over eating)
• weight loss ( imaginary gastric band)
• treat phobias/ fears
• treating headaches or asthma
• therapy

Question 3

Stage hypnosis: Real Or Fake

Answer 3

Fake!
Used for entertaining an audience don’t by entertainers not psychologist.
The shows can be planned & audience members ‘planted’ there- fully aware of what they must do to convince the audience.
Careful selection of participants because not everyone can be hypnotised. They play a social role.
Most participants have seen hypnosis in the media & are aware of how they should/ expected to act.
The leader is seen as an authority figure, which the participants are able to follow orders.

Question 4

What is hypnosis

Answer 4

Special condition of increased suggestibility that a person may experience after being instructions to suggest they will enter this condition.