Test Your Knowledge About Hypnosis And Find Out Some Interesting Facts

1. During hypnosis, which part of the mind seems to be taking the lead?

Conscious

Right-Brain

Subconscious

Left-Brain

Although the conscious mind is still working, the subconscious mind seems to be most active when a person is being hypnotized.

Explanation

Although the conscious mind is still working, the subconscious mind seems to be most active when a person is being hypnotized.

2. Which method is most often employed by modern psychiatrists who use hypnosis during therapy?

Fixed eye gaze

Progressive relaxation

Rapid induction

Switch balance method

Most psychiatrists use a gradual, progressive, approach when inducing hypnosis, easing the subject into a relaxed, suggestible state. The original fixed-eye method -- for example, swinging a shiny object in front of the patient -- is not effective for the majority of people.

Explanation

Most psychiatrists use a gradual, progressive, approach when inducing hypnosis, easing the subject into a relaxed, suggestible state. The original fixed-eye method -- for example, swinging a shiny object in front of the patient -- is not effective for the majority of people.

3. Which of the following characteristics can indicate someone who is likely to be successfully hypnotized?

Ability to shut out distractions while reading

Adventurous

Capacity to be hyper-aware of surroundings

Sleep-deprived

According to the Mayo Clinic, someone who can become lost in a book, movie or piece of music may be a good candidate for hypnotism. In addition, if your sense of smell is closely linked to your memories, hypnosis will likely work for you.

Explanation

According to the Mayo Clinic, someone who can become lost in a book, movie or piece of music may be a good candidate for hypnotism. In addition, if your sense of smell is closely linked to your memories, hypnosis will likely work for you.

4. How old Hypnosis is?

Since Ancient Civilization

Introduced in 14th Century

Introduced in 17th Century

Introduced in 20th Century

The Ancient Greek, Hindu and Chinese have used hypnosis for surgical preparation, hypno-healing etc. References to it can be found in the Bible.Hieroglyphics found on Egyptian tombs are believed to be 3000 BC old.

Explanation

The Ancient Greek, Hindu and Chinese have used hypnosis for surgical preparation, hypno-healing etc. References to it can be found in the Bible.Hieroglyphics found on Egyptian tombs are believed to be 3000 BC old.

5. The term "hypnosis" is derived from the Greek word for _______.

Abnormal

Power

Sleep

Trance

"Hypnosis" comes from the Greek "Hypnos," the Greek god of sleep. It replaced the original term "mesmerize" during the nineteenth century. The latter derived from Franz Mesmer, who promoted the technique during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Explanation

"Hypnosis" comes from the Greek "Hypnos," the Greek god of sleep. It replaced the original term "mesmerize" during the nineteenth century. The latter derived from Franz Mesmer, who promoted the technique during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

6. What percentage of people can be hypnotized at some level?

10 percent

30 percent

60 percent

90 percent

Although 90 percent of the general public can be hypnotized BY A PROFESSIONAL, people have varying levels of suggestibility.

Explanation

Although 90 percent of the general public can be hypnotized BY A PROFESSIONAL, people have varying levels of suggestibility.

7. Which of the following appears to be suspended while under hypnosis?

Inhibitions

Morality

Self-protection

Use of your 5 senses

People often tend to drop their inhibitions while under hypnosis. But they cannot be forced to do something they don't want to do.

Explanation

People often tend to drop their inhibitions while under hypnosis. But they cannot be forced to do something they don't want to do.

8. In which area is there clinical evidence indicating the successful use of hypnosis with children?

Asthma

Painful procedures

Sleep terrors and nightmares

Swallowing problems

Research indicates the use of hypnosis to help children endure painful medical procedures (e.g., shots, spinal taps, bone marrow collection) has a high success rate. Using hypnosis to treat asthma and sleep and swallowing issues has shown improvement only in case studies, no clinical evidence has been gathered thus far.

Explanation

Research indicates the use of hypnosis to help children endure painful medical procedures (e.g., shots, spinal taps, bone marrow collection) has a high success rate. Using hypnosis to treat asthma and sleep and swallowing issues has shown improvement only in case studies, no clinical evidence has been gathered thus far.

9. Which of the following is a characteristic of being under hypnosis?

Being under another person's control

Having free will

Being partially asleep

Being unaware of what's going on around you

Contrary to the stereotype, a person who is hypnotized has free will and is not under the hypnotist's control.

Explanation

Contrary to the stereotype, a person who is hypnotized has free will and is not under the hypnotist's control.

10. What is the most common myth of being Hypnotized?

The hypnotist will be able to control my mind and find out my secrets

The hypnotist can hypnotize me against my will

If I go into deep hypnosis it might be hard to wake up

Not everyone can be hypnotized

These are ALL myths
Most commonly people think they might get 'stuck' hypnotized. This is false because hypnosis takes focus and concentration, you may fall asleep but you can not get 'stuck'. You will always be in control, the hypnotist is only guiding you. Everyone experiences hypnosis several times a day. Whether or not a professional can hypnotize you depends on your willingness and belief in the process.

Explanation

These are ALL myths
Most commonly people think they might get 'stuck' hypnotized. This is false because hypnosis takes focus and concentration, you may fall asleep but you can not get 'stuck'. You will always be in control, the hypnotist is only guiding you. Everyone experiences hypnosis several times a day. Whether or not a professional can hypnotize you depends on your willingness and belief in the process.