PSYCH 124S Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Hypnosis, Psych, Wishful Thinking
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Research into the use of zen-inspired mindfulness techniques at ucla is very promising. Athletes use these strategies to stay present and focused in the moment. The goal is to eliminate distractions and decrease tension. Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness that can be induced by a procedure in which a person is in an unusually relaxed state and responds to suggestions designed to alter perceptions, feelings, thoughts, and actions. Although researchers and practitioners don"t always agree on the definition of hypnosis, they generally agree about the following aspects of hypnosis: The more open individuals are to receiving suggestions, the more likely they are to benefit from suggestions given under hypnosis. The deeper the trance, the more likely it is that suggestions given under hypnosis will be effective. General arousal techniques are more useful than hypnotic suggestions in enhancing muscular strength and endurance. Positive suggestions are effective in facilitating performance, regardless of whether the athlete is hypnotized.
