Apr 8
Learning in hypnosis
Hypnosis also teaches the brain.
Positive reinforcement: • deep relaxation • pain relief • parasympathetic activation • sense of well-being • stress reduction
Negative reinforcement: Stress → hypnosis → stress decreases
Hypnosis creates learning: Hypnotic context → pleasant experience → easier cooperation next time
Not like training a dog. Different. Complex. Human.
Takeaway: Hypnosis is learning through experience, meaning, and expectation—not just stimulus → response.
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