🔑 Key Definitions
Hypnosis (Definition 1): Uncritical acceptance of suggestions
Hypnosis (Definition 2): Altered state of consciousness different from normal awareness
Key Finding: Physiologically similar to relaxation and meditation
Hypnosis (Definition 2): Altered state of consciousness different from normal awareness
Key Finding: Physiologically similar to relaxation and meditation
🧠 Three Theories of Hypnosis
1. Social-Cognitive Theory
- People cooperate willingly with hypnotist
- No special trance state
- Based on expectations and social roles
2. Altered State Theory
- People enter genuine trance state
- Different from normal consciousness
- Unique physiological state
3. Neodissociation Theory
- Systems in brain separate during hypnosis
- Conscious and unconscious split
- Explains both trance and social aspects
🏆 Applications in Sport
- Restructure Thinking: Change negative thought patterns
- Modify Emotions: Alter emotional responses
- Reduce Anxiety: Lower pre-competition nervousness
- Control Arousal: Regulate energy levels
📈 Individual Differences
- Not everyone responds equally to hypnosis
- Most people can benefit with proper preparation
- Susceptibility varies across individuals
- Doesn't indicate weakness or gullibility
💡 Exam Tips
- 3 theories: Social-Cognitive, Altered State, Neodissociation
- Physiologically similar to relaxation/meditation
- 4 sport applications: restructure thinking, modify emotions, reduce anxiety, control arousal
- Individual susceptibility varies but most can benefit