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Hypnotism: Is it Magic or Reality



Most people know what it is. It has been seen on television and in movies, and the saying, "You are getting very sleepy" has become a widely used phrase. Hypnosis has almost always been thought of as a magic trick, but recent studies show that it is becoming more popular in medicine and everyday life.

Hypnosis is defined as a state of mind where the body is more reactive to suggestions than in normal conditions. When under hypnosis, one narrows his or her attention to one subject or object. Everyone in the world has experienced hypnosis many times. Some examples are daydreaming and not realizing other events happening, being engrossed in a book or a movie, or getting lost in thoughts while driving and missing an exit (Alman 7). One also experiences hypnosis just before falling asleep at night and again before becoming fully awake in the morning (Basic Information 1).

Even though everyone experiences hypnosis at least twice......

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