What is Hypnotism? A Basic Definition

Hypnotism \Hyp"no*tism\, n. [Gr. ? sleep: cf. F.
         hypnotisme.]
   1. A form of sleep or trance, in some
         respects resembling
      somnambulism, but brought on by
         artificial means, in which
      there is an unusual
         suspension of some powers, and an
      unusual activity of
         others, especially a heightened
      susceptibility to
         suggestion. It is induced by an action
      upon the
         nerves, through the medium of the senses, by
      causing
         the subject to gaze steadily at a very bright
      object
         held before the eyes, or on an oscillating object,
      or
         by pressure upon certain points of the surface of the
     
         body, usually accompanied by the speaking of the hypnotist

              in quiet soothing tones. Called also hypnosis.
      [1913
         Webster +PJC]

   2. The science which deals with the
         induction and properties
      of the hypnotic state.
    
          [PJC]

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Fri Jan 9

• Laughing gas, imagination, and suggestibility - Boing Boing: Scientists report that people who are high on nitrous oxide (laughing gas) have more vivid imaginations and are also more open to hypnotic-like suggestions.

Mon Jan 5

• Conversational Hypnosis: learn about how conversational hypnosis can help you influence anyone... or can it?

Sun Jan 4

• Richard Feynman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sat Jan 3

• World Hypnotism Day January 4
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• National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc. - Homepage

Tue Dec 30

• AvaxHome -> Cognitive Hypnotherapy: An Integrated Approach to the Treatment of Emotional Disorders
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Tue Dec 23

• AvaxHome -> Hypnosis and Stress: A Guide for Clinicians

Sun Dec 14

• The Battle for Your Mind Persuasion and Brainwashing Techniques Being Used On The Public Today

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