Hypnosis Is a Condition of Increased Suggestibility That Occurs in the Context

question 6

Essay

Hypnosis is a condition of increased suggestibility that occurs in the context of a special hypnotist-subject relationship. Many claims have been made about what can be accomplished under hypnosis. Give an example of a practical use of hypnosis that has been supported empirically and an example of a claim that has not been supported.

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Definitions:

Implicit Challenge

a challenge that is not directly expressed or articulated but is implied or understood from the context or behavior.

Peremptory Challenge

A legal practice allowing attorneys to reject a certain number of potential jurors without stating a reason.

Authoritarianism

A political system characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.

Introversion/Extroversion

A personality trait spectrum where introversion signifies a preference for solitude and internal experiences, while extroversion indicates a preference for social interactions and external stimulation.