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Question 01: Discuss the nature of hypnosis, individual variations in hypnosis, and application of hypnosis.

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Question 02: Discuss how anger and depression are different from each other.

Answer 1

• Nature of Hypnosis
  • The term ‘hypnosis’ denotes an interaction between one person, the ‘hypnotist’, and another person or people, the ‘subject’ or ‘subjects’.
  • The verbal communications that the hypnotist uses to achieve these effects are termed ‘suggestions’.
  • Hypnotic trance - a trance induced by hypnosis
    
• Individual Variation in Hypnosis
  • People differ in the degree to which they respond to these procedures and their responsiveness may be measured by standardised psychometric scales.
  • The way people respond depends on the expectations set by the hypnotherapist.
  • Hypnotic suggestibility is a trait-like, individual difference variable reflecting the general tendency to respond to hypnosis and hypnotic suggestions.

• Applications of Hypnosis
  • Self-Improvement And Motivation:
    • The client imagines and visualizes goal fulfilment in the hypnotic state, the subconscious becomes aligned with the feeling of the desired outcome and motivation is increased.
  • Anxiety and Depression
    • Associating calm and comfort with an anchoring process is also a part of the program for relief
  • Relationship Issues
    • It gives understanding and recognition of yourself and of those whom you attract.
    • With hypnosis, significant changes can be made toward happier, and more fulfilling relationships

• Difference between Anger and Depression
  • Anger
    • a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
    • a feeling you have that often goes away after a short period of time.
    • Symptoms
      • rapid heartbeat
      • increased blood pressure
      • rage
      • aggressive behaviour

• Depression
  • a mood disorder characterized by low mood, a feeling of sadness, and a general loss of interest in things
  • a consistent feeling of deep sadness or hopelessness that lasts for weeks or longer.
  • Symptoms
    • Anger
    • feelings of confusion, sadness, or hopelessness
    • extreme weight loss or weight gain
    • loss of interest in things you normally enjoy
    • loss of energy
    • unexplained body aches and pains (that is, they aren’t because of an accident or exercise)
    • thoughts of harming yourself or ending your life