Psychology / Unit 4: States of Consciousness
4.5 Hypnosis and Meditation
Notes
- Hypnosis is a social interaction in which a person responds to suggestions for changes in experience or behavior, often after a relaxation process.
- Hypnosis does not make people do things against their will, and it cannot reliably restore lost memories. Memories recalled under hypnosis can be inaccurate.
- Some people are more hypnotizable than others. It can help with pain control for some people.
- Two explanations: the social-cognitive view (people play a role and focus attention) and the dissociation view (divided awareness).
- Meditation and relaxation practices can lower stress and improve focus.
Practice
Which statement about hypnosis is accurate?
Hypnosis can create false memories and does not control behavior.
A person focuses attention and plays the role of a hypnotized subject, as the social-cognitive view suggests. This view claims hypnosis is:
The social-cognitive view stresses role-playing and attention.
Which is an accepted benefit of meditation?
Research supports stress reduction and focus benefits.
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