Are Highly Hypnotizable People Naturally Aware Of Their Hypnotic Talents?Implications for Human Potentialities

Abstract

This article investigated the degree to which high hypnotizables are aware of their capability and assessed their ability to produce it without guidance from a hypnotist. Qualitative data suggest that most participants reported being surprised by their hypnotic responsiveness and the realness of the suggestions. Quantitative data tended to support this trend, in which participants had higher overall responsiveness scores, both objectively and subjectively, when the suggestions were given by a hypnotist compared to self-hypnosis. Though some were able to self-produce some hypnotic phenomena, all participants reported that it was easier to experience the suggested effects when given by the hypnotist. An explanation accounting for this finding, implications for future research, and limitations of the study are also provided.

The Effectiveness of Developing Students’ Ability in Writing English Poetry Through Hypnotic Wiritng

“…In this case, active hypnosis is easily associated with creative emotions, so that the psychological reactions bring the readiness for creativity (Raikov, 1992). For instance, when the goal is to activate the thinking, participants of the hypnosis reported that it was easier to experience the suggested effects when given by the hypnotist (Mohl, 2013).…”

Effects of Dry Flotation Restricted Environmental Stimulation on Hypnotizability and Pain Control

“…Time spent sleeping was predicted to attenuate REST effects as it shortens the time Pts are actively engaged in attempting to adapt to reduced levels of stimulation. Barabasz (1982) demonstrated enhanced hypnotizability (Mohl, 2013) and lower pain scores following 6 hours of chamber REST when a lighted condition using Ganzfeld goggles was employed (Ganzfeld goggles allow near-full light transmission but prevent focus on images). In contrast, Barabasz, Barabasz, Dyer, and Rather (1993) employed 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours of unlighted chamber REST in the treatment of alcohol overconsumption.…”