Abstract This paper focuses on the history and science of hypnosis. The introduction discusses the origins of hypnosis that date back to pre-historic times and the first people to employ hypnotic-like methods to alter or change human behavior using the power of suggestion. A background and study of Franz Anton Mesmer, the man who most people associate with the beginning of hypnosis, is elaborated on throughout this paper. I will also discuss what hypnosis is, how it is used to explain human experiences, and how research does or does not support the theory of hypnosis. I will also give examples of how hypnosis is applied, why it's used, and how it has been viewed in the past and present times. The History and Science of Hypnosis Introduction A brief history of the concept of hypnosis The science of hypnosis, remote from being a practice of modern times, is one that has been studied and pondered over since pre-historic times. The employment of hypnotic-like methods to alter human behavior using the power of suggestion and repetitious incentives to rouse the mind or the spirits were used by numerous ancient civilizations (Baker, 1990, p. 51). These methods were usually associated with a confidence in magic and the occult, and the belief that these procedures were beyond human understanding. According to Baker (1990), priest-physicians of ancient Egypt induced sleep-like states in other people. This practice was also prominent in the sleep temples of classical Greece. In this case, worshippers attempted to conjure Hypnos, the god of sleep, who it was believed brought them prophetic dreams. Another example of the use of hypnotic-like methods dates back to 2600 BC in China, where Wang Tai, the father of Chinese Medicine, wrote of a "medical procedure that involved using incantations and mysterious passes of the hands over the patient that leaves no doubt about its hypnotic nature (Baker, 1990, p.
Hypnosis Hypnosis is often considered a false treatment that does not work. ... In hypnosis one is in control. ... Hypnosis has also been used as a form of entertainment ("Hypnosis"). As Carroll states in "Hypnosis," Hypnosis occurs in four main settings. ... Hypnosis does not work for everyone. ...
Hypnosis has been given various definitions. ... Many people think that there is a difference between hypnosis guided by someone else and self-hypnosis. Many experts agree, however, that all hypnosis is really self-hypnosis. ... There is no relinquishing of willpower with hypnosis. ... Hypnosis is limited only by someone's desire to change. ...
White the term "hypnosis" often carries a certain number of negative connections. ... Hypnosis is a state of focused awareness. ... Clearly, one avenue of that functioning is seen in the process of hypnosis. ... Hypnosis has few down sides other than how it is perceived by many. Baker (1998) makes an extremely valued point when he notes : "Ultimately, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. ...
What is hypnosis? ... "Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention. ... Clinical hypnotists do essentially three things with hypnosis. ... The majority of people remember everything that occurs in hypnosis. ... "Some misconceptions about hypnosis occur. ...
A hypnotist typically brings about hypnosis, but it is possible to hypnotize yourself. ... Hypnosis can put a person in contact with fears and other traumatic experiences that have been repressed for a long time. ... Hypnosis is becoming a more popular medical treatment. ... Hypnosis has been used to alleviate pain from burns and cancer patients. ... Studies show that hypnosis has better effects on patients than that of placebos because it changes the person's focus. ...
Hypnosis is a state of inner concentration and focused attention. ... In other words, hypnosis is a relaxed condition where an individuals" mind is focused and receptive to suggestion. ... There are many different scales used to determine the depth of hypnosis. ... An even deeper level, which most people do not enter, is the somnambulistic stage or waking hypnosis. ... Hypnosis is a therapy that is essentially effective only when it is taken seriously and on a positive level....
Another strategy in conducting an interview is the use of hypnosis. ... According to the experiment conducted by Geiselman et al, (1985) conducted hypnosis, determine that no memory can be enhanced with hypnosis. ... Weakness about Hypnosis is that most people cannot be hypnotized. ... The least most effective method of interviewing is the usage of hypnosis. ... Cognitive and Hypnosis interview is meant to retrieve memory and from eyewitness and victims. ...
Especially hypnosis is often considered as a very effective method to overcome smoking. ... In comparison to medical approaches, hypnosis and acupuncture cannot impact the body. ... However, not every individual is receptive for hypnosis and acupuncture. ... If applicable hypnosis is very effective, as research has shown. ... Compared to the 48% percent one-year-non-smokers of the hypnosis patients, the hypnosis therapy was more than twice as efficient as the other methods. ...
Hypnotism What exactly is hypnosis? ... Frankel is to prove how hypnosis is real and very helpful in one's life. Hypothesis: The use of hypnosis can help clinical behaviors such as phobia. ... Purpose: Theodore Sarbin believes in hypnosis being use in modern science. ... (Sarbin, 1972) Title: Eating Disorders: The Role of Hypnosis Author: Fiona Mantle Purpose: Hypnosis can help people with disorders. ...
