STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS

States of Consciousness

States of Consciousness

INTRODUCTION

Consciousness is defined as the awareness of consciousness. He became a field of psychology in recent times that some of his concerns are rooted in religion, mysticism and the occult. The emergence of consciousness studies in psychology reflects a change in mentality of people.

What is Hypnosis?

Although definitions vary, the American Psychological Association defines hypnosis as a cooperative relationship with the participants to respond to the suggestions of the hypnotist. Although hypnosis has been well known by the popular works in which people were invited to perform common actions or absurd, the technique has also been clinically proven to provide medical services and treatment, especially in reducing pain and anxiety. It was even suggested that hypnosis can reduce the symptoms of dementia.

How does hypnosis?

When you hear the word hypnotist, what comes to mind? If, like many people AORE, the word may conjure up images of an ugly accident scene causing a hypnotic state by swinging a pocket watch and back.What effects hypnosis?

The experience of hypnosis can vary greatly from one person to another. Some people say they feel hypnotized feeling of detachment or extreme relaxation during the hypnotic state, while others believe that their actions seem to happen outside of their conscious will. Others may remain completely conscious and able to conduct conversations while under hypnosis.

Experiments conducted by researcher Ernest Hilgard showed how hypnosis can be used to radically alter perceptions. After indicating to a hypnotized person not to feel pain in his arm, the arm of the participants was then put in ice water.

What can hypnosis are used?

The following are some applications of hypnosis research showed:    * the treatment of chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.    * Treatment and reduction of pain during childbirth.    * The reduction in symptoms of dementia.    * Hypnotherapy can be ...