PSYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 35: Hypnotic Susceptibility, Psychoactive Drug, Hypnosis
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Describe how the work of franz mesmer lead to hypnotism. Describe james braid"s contribution to the field of hypnotism. Describe 3 characteristics that contribute to hypnotic suggestibility. Explain 2 theories that try to explain hypnotism. Hypnosis = a systematic procedure that produces heightened stage of suggestibility. Instead of using anesthesia, hypnotise people for surgeries hypnotic anesthesia. Change their perception so they don"t feel pain. Hypnotic susceptibility not everyone is equally susceptible to hypnosis. Fully absorbed in every stimulus occurring in a situation not abortion. How easy it is for you to remove yourself from a situation. How open you are to the suggestions of other people. Treats chronic pain management for some people. Allows people to reduce the amount of prescription medication. Disinhibition = more likely to behave in socially unacceptable ways. Change in later behaviour b/c in heightened state of suggestibility ie) help people quit smoking. Amnesia lack of memory for the changes that happened for someone"s who"s hypnotised.
