Hypnosis and Meditation​

Hypnosis

An induced state of altered awareness, characterized by heightened suggestibility and deep relaxation.

Hypnotizability

Degree to which an individual is responsive to hypnotic suggestions.

Posthypnotic amnesia

Supposed inability to recall what one experienced during hypnosis.

Posthypnotic suggestion

A suggestion to be carried out after the subject is no longer hypnotized.

Dissociation

A split in consciousness allowing some thoughts or behaviors to occur simultaneously with others.

Hidden Observer

Hilgard's term describing a hypnotized subject's awareness of experiences, such as pain, that go unreported during hypnosis.

Hypnotic Analgesia

Diminished sensitivity to pain while under hypnosis.

Meditation

A form of consciousness change induced by focusing on a repetitive behavior, assuming certain body positions and minimizing external stimulation.

Anton Mesmer

Believed power came from magnetism.

Deep Relaxation

A state often achieved during hypnosis.