Download - Altered States. Hypnosis Franz Mesmer- “mesmerized” 18 th C. James Braid- “hypnotism” 19 th C
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Altered States
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Hypnosis• Franz Mesmer- “mesmerized” 18th C.• James Braid- “hypnotism” 19th C.
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Hypnosis
• Techniques to induce hypnosis• Hypnotic susceptibility• Uses of Hypnotism:
1. Anesthesia2. Recalling Past Events3. Behavior Modification4. Entertain
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Hypnotic TheoriesRole Playing Theory(Nicholas Spanos)
• Hypnosis is NOT an altered state of consciousness.
• A social phenomenon where people want to believe.
• Work better on people with richer fantasy lives.
Altered State Theory(Ernest Hilgard)
• Hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness.
• Dissociation- divided consciousness
• It works best for pain.• Ice water experiment
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Hypnosis Documentary
• Science of Hypnosis- BBC documentary
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Meditation
Practice that trains attention to heighten awareness and bring mental processes under voluntary control
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Physical Changes During Meditation
• Alpha & theta waves present• Brain scans show high activity in the prefrontal
cortex and low activity in the parietal lobe• Suppression of bodily arousal ( heart rate,
respiration rate, oxygen consumption & carbon dioxide elimination decline)
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Long Term Benefits
• Regular meditation is associated with lower levels of stress hormones
• Reduces anxiety• Beneficial effects on blood pressure, self-
esteem, mood and ones sense of control
LETS MEDITATE! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rSmxsVHPE