Can Hypnosis Actually Change Your Brain?

The video explores hypnosis, its history, and its scientific basis. It discusses the origins of modern hypnosis, psychological theories, and how hypnosis affects brain activity and perception. The video also covers the applications of hypnosis in medicine and psychology, highlighting its potential benefits and limitations.

What is the historical significance of Franz Mesmer in the context of hypnosis?

How do modern clinical psychologists view hypnosis compared to the traditional view of it as a party trick?

What are the two main theories about what being hypnotized means?

What role does top-down processing play in the effectiveness of hypnosis?

Describe the findings of the Stroop test study related to hypnosis.

What is post-hypnotic amnesia and how is it relevant to hypnosis?

In what ways has hypnosis been utilized in medical settings?