Hypnosis and meditation are techniques that alter consciousness. Hypnosis originated in the 18th century and involves heightened suggestibility while in a trance state, with applications including pain control, smoking cessation, and psychological treatment. Meditation is a learned focus technique that uses mantra repetition of sounds or words to bring about a changed mental state.
2. Hypnosis Hypnosis Originated by Franz Mesmer in the 18 th century, it is described as being a trance-like state of heightened susceptibility to the suggestions of others Applications Controlling pain Reducing smoking Treating psychological disorders Assisting law enforcement Improving athletic performance Royalty-Free/CORBIS
3. Meditation Meditation A learned technique for refocusing attention that brings about an altered state of consciousness Mantra Repetition of a sound, word, or syllable