hypnosis

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of highly focused attention or concentration, often associated with relaxation, and heightened suggestibility.

  - "During the hypnosis session, the patient was able to focus intently on the therapist's voice."
  - "The hypnotist used hypnosis to help the patient quit smoking."

• Noun

  A technique used to induce this state, often involving repetition or focused attention.

  - "The hypnotist used a swinging pendulum to induce hypnosis in his subject."
  - "Self-hypnosis can be learned through guided recordings or practice."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hypnosis
apnosy , anemones , dyspepsia , hesperus , histos , hypothesis , lesion , mnesia , nepos , nephew , nosy , opsis , psalm , psyche , repose , sesame , sophy , sycosis , thesis , thysis , vapid , vesper , wisp

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Variants

List of all variants of hypnosis that leads to same result
hypnoses , hypnosis , self-hypnoses , self-hypnosis

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'hypnos', meaning sleep.

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Trivia

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1. Hypnosis was first used as a therapeutic technique in ancient Egypt.

2. Approximately 10-15% of the population is considered to be highly responsive to hypnosis.

3. The term 'hypnotic' was first used in English in the late 18th century.

4. Some people believe that they are not susceptible to hypnosis, but in reality, everyone can be hypnotized to some degree.

5. The longest recorded hypnosis session lasted over 100 hours.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hypnotic suggestion: A statement or instruction given during hypnosis that is intended to influence the subject's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

2. Self-hypnosis: The ability to induce a hypnotic state on one's own, without the assistance of a hypnotist.

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Culture

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Hypnosis has been used in various forms of entertainment, such as stage shows and magic acts, as well as in therapeutic contexts for treating anxiety, phobias, and other conditions. It has also been explored in literature and art.

How to Memorize "hypnosis"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the concept of hypnosis, visualize a calm, focused person in a trance-like state, completely absorbed in their thoughts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hypnosis' with relaxation and focus.
   - Create a mental image of a hypnotist using a pendulum to induce a trance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'HYPNOTIC' to remember the different components of a hypnosis session: Hypnotic induction, Yawning, Pace, Narrow focus, 'Only respond', Trust, Imagination, and Calm.

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