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    Some theorists argue that a 'direct suggestion' given to a hypnotic subject may cause problems due to ...?Hypnosis

      Symptom Substitution. The theory says that if the symptom being treated is only a manifestation of the problem (rather than the problem itself). Thus, eliminating the symptom only will cause a new symptom to arise, since the underlying problem is still intact.

    A prominent case involving age regression and 'awareness of a past life involved what person?Hypnosis

      Bridey Murphy. A fellow named Morey Bernstien wrote a book, 'The Search for Bridey Murphy', in which he claimed to have hypnotically regressed a housewife back a few centuries.

    One of the remarkable traits of certain hypnotic subjects is their ability to speak in unknown or foreign languages. This is known as ...?Hypnosis

      Xenoglossy. Hard to explain.

    The term 'hypnosis' derives from the Greek word for ....?Hypnosis

      Sleep. People under hypnosis appeared to be in a sleeplike state.

    Which individual coined the term 'hypnosis'?Hypnosis

      James Braid. The others were prominent men of their time who were interested in - and familiar with - hypnosis.

    The explanation for hypnosis that was offered by the pioneer who gave his name to a term for hypnotism was based on ...?Hypnosis

      Animal Magnetism. Magnetic forces played an important part in Mesmer's theory. He was wrong.

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