10.1 States of Consciousness Notes

It helps people cope with pain, anxiety, and cravings.

It is used only for entertainment purposes.

It is a form of sleep therapy.

It is primarily used for memory enhancement.

It assumes that people under hypnosis are in an altered state of consciousness.

It assumes that people under hypnosis are simply playing the role expected of them.

It assumes hypnosis only affects the unconscious mind.

It assumes hypnosis gives people superhuman abilities.

Create amnesia for events during the session

Give people superhuman strength

Relieve pain by removing conscious attention

Reliably enhance memory

Lowers blood pressure

Increases melatonin secretion

Reduces risk of heart disease

Gives people superhuman strength

A person daydreaming during a meeting

An athlete describing being in the zone

A student memorizing facts for an exam

A person feeling anxious before a performance

The hypnotist tells the person to focus on what is being said.

The person is told to avoid vivid imagination.

The hypnotist instructs the person to resist suggestions.

The person is told to stay alert and energetic.