The Truth About Hypnosis
Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Casarella, MD on January 11, 2022
Question 1/11
Hypnosis is:
- A way to control someone
- A state of deep relaxation
- A stage of sleep
Question 2/11
The word hypnosis means:
- Sleep condition
- Mind control
- Mind study
Question 3/11
The American Medical Association (AMA) first endorsed hypnosis as a clinical practice in:
- 1927
- 1958
- 1986
Question 4/11
You can hypnotize yourself.
- True
- False
Question 5/11
One risk of hypnosis is:
- False memories
- High blood sugar
- Blindness
Question 6/11
Hypnosis can make someone tell the truth.
- True
- False
Question 7/11
How much of the population can be hypnotized?
- 10%
- 25%
- 70%
Question 8/11
For some people, hypnosis can help:
- Change certain behaviors
- Manage chronic pain
- Both
Question 9/11
A previous name for hypnosis was
- Trance treatment
- Mesmerism
- Induced catatonia
Question 10/11
You won’t remember what happens during a hypnosis session.
- True
- False
Question 11/11
Your eyes have to be closed in order for hypnosis to work.
- True
- False