Reading Guide: Hypnosis & Sensory Deprivation

Hypnosis: Look into my eyes (p237)

  1. Hypnosis is defined as :____altered state of consciousness characterized by narrowed attention and openness to suggestions______
  1. Interest in Hypnosis began in _1700’s______with an Austrian doctor named _Franz______Mesmer_____.
  1. The Greek word hypnos means ______sleep______.
  1. Why is there confusion about this term?

Because it means sleep and you are not truly SLEEPING, you are in an altered state, ( EEG patterns different)

Hypnotic Susceptibility (p237)

  1. ___8__ out of ___10___ people can be hypnotized…..but only __4__ out of ____10_ will be good hypnotic subjects.
  1. Hypnosis depends more on the _efforts and abilities of the hypnotizedpersonrather_than the skills of the hypnotist.
  1. Make no mistake, people who are hypnotized ARE NOT ______FAKING THEIR RESPONSES______.

Inducing Hypnosis(p238)

  1. How is hypnosis done? List the techniques used to encourage a person.

To focus attention on what is being said

To relax and feel tired

To let go and accept suggestions easily

To use vivid imagination

  1. All hypnosis is IS______SELF -HYPNOSIS______.
  1. What does it feel like to be hypnotized?

Feelings of floating, sinking, anesthesia, or separation from your body.

  1. Hypnotized people generally remain in control of their behavior and aware of what is going on……Most people will ______NOT___ act out hypnotic suggestions they consider immoral or repulsive.

Effects of Hypnosis(p238)

  1. What cannot be achieved with hypnosis? What can?

CAN’T-Superhuman power, amnesia, age regression

Can- memory, Pain relief, Sensory Changes

Sensory Deprivation(p240)

  1. What is sensory deprivation?

Any major reduction in the amount or variety of sensory stimulation

Depriving the senses

  1. What happens when people are faced with limited or monotonous stimulation?

Bizarre sensations, distorted perceptions, dangerous lapses in attention.

  1. In D.O. Hebbs experiment …what did he do to limit sensation?

Darkend goggles, constant hissing noise, forced to wear gloves and cardboard cuffs

  1. Few subjects could take more than _____2_ or __3__ days of sensory deprivation without pushing the panic button.

Disruptive Effects (p240)

  1. What types of things happen after emerging from sensory deprivation?

Experienced color distortions, heightened visual illusions, slower reactions

  1. Why did volunteers flock to sensory deprivation experiments at first?

Paid them…..drugless high

Benefits of Sensory Restriction (p240)

  1. What is one of the most consistent after- effects of sensory deprivation?

Super- sensitive senses

  1. How is an hour or two floating in an isolation chamber good for you? Can a bath do this for you?

Relaxing, large drop in blood pressure, muscle tension, and other signs of stress.

YES !!!!!!

  1. What does REST stand for?

Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy

  1. How does this help us? Reduces bad habits…long term
  1. In what sports does REST help and how?

Gymnastics, basketball, archery, marksmanship