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The Hypnotic State Hypnotic Phenomena
sleep like state but EEG does not Two categories (a) observed, responses
resemble any sleep stage of subjects (b) hidden observer (name
normal function reduced, person tends given to part of consciousness that
to wait for instruction allows person to be hypnotised and
attention becomes highly selective
keeps watch)
role playing is easily accomplished
post-hypnotic suggestion is observed
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Theories of Hypnosis Theories of Hypnosis
Neodissociative Theory (Hilgard 1991 - Social-Psychobiological (Eva Banya
(most popular view of those that 1991) - subjective experience of altered
believe in Hypnosis) consciousness with somatic and
Most people can separate one part of behavioural changes that are real also
the mind from another (e.g. driving following.
from point A to B - how did I get here?)
Hidden observer (i.e. part of the
conscious mind that looks out for you
under hypnosis)
Meditation
Altered state of consciousness (alpha)
Many different techniques
Chanting
Breathing (controlled)
Body positioning
Rhythmic music/dance
Spending time on self-awareness