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Under Hypnosis, Highly Susceptible People Act as If They Are

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Under hypnosis, highly susceptible people act as if they are experiencing hallucinations, temporary paralysis, or blindness, but several research studies have conclusively shown that these so-called hypnotized people are actually faking their responses.


Definitions:

Psychophysiological Disorders

Conditions in which psychological factors significantly affect physiological functioning, leading to physical symptoms or diseases.

Fictitious Disorders

Conditions that are deliberately produced or feigned by individuals for psychological or other personal gains, not to be confused with genuine illnesses.

Sociocultural Factors

Elements of society and culture that influence an individual's behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, often with little or no medical evidence.

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