Hypnosis

I saw a hypnotist once live. Covered in PSYCH101

Myth and realities of hypnosis

2 Theories to explain:

1. The Socio-cognitive Theory proposes that hypnosis is a normal mental state, during which social cues induce pliable individuals to adopt the social role of a hypnotized person.
2. The Dissociative Theory proposes that hypnosis is an altered mental state, during which a single stream of consciousness separates into two independent streams of thought; one that can communicate with the external world, and a silent observer that cannot interact with the outside environment.