Activity
Complete each sentence choosing the correct option
Hypnosis is a state of human consciousness involving focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion. The term may also refer to an art, skill, or act of inducing hypnosis.
During hypnosis, a person is said to have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis usually begins with a hypnotic induction involving a series of preliminary instructions and suggestion. The use of hypnotism for therapeutic purposes is referred to as "hypnotherapy", while its use as a form of entertainment for an audience is known as "stage hypnosis".
During hypnosis, a person is said to have heightened focus and concentration. Hypnosis usually begins with a hypnotic induction involving a series of preliminary instructions and suggestion. The use of hypnotism for therapeutic purposes is referred to as "hypnotherapy", while its use as a form of entertainment for an audience is known as "stage hypnosis".
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Discussion
Practice your writing skills by discussing the questions below
- Have you ever been hypnotized? Explain. If not, would you like to try it?
- Do you think hypnosis can be an effective way of kicking bad habits?
- Do you think hypnosis can also have a sinister side and cause people harm?
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