The document discusses altered states of consciousness and focuses on hypnosis. It defines altered states as experiences when we are awake but our emotions, feelings, thoughts and perceptions are altered compared to normal waking consciousness. Hypnosis is provided as an example of an altered state and is defined as a trance-like state where one is highly susceptible to suggestions from others. Some common uses of hypnosis are listed, including for pain control, smoking reduction, and treatment of psychological disorders. The document aims to clear up misconceptions about hypnosis and states some truths, such as that not all people can be hypnotized and hypnotized individuals will not perform self-destructive acts against their will.

1. Altered States Of
Consciousness
By: Valerie Crigger

2.  Altered States of Consciousness are
defined as experiences when we are
awake and fully aware of our emotions
feelings thoughts and perceptions
however psychologists make distinctions
between altered states such as sleep and
drug induced states.
Define Altered States Of
Consciousness

3.  Hypnosis is just one
of many altered
states of
consciousness
 Hypnosis will be the
main focus of this
presentation
 Goal: To help to
understand hypnosis
better; state the facts
and clear up any
misconceptions about
the subject
Hypnosis

4. Hypnosis Defined
Hypnosis is
defined as a
trancelike state
of heightened
Susceptibility to
the suggestion of
others

5. 1. Pain control
2. Smoking reduction
3. Improvement of athletic performance
4. Treatment for psychological disorders
5. Addictions
6. Stress
7. Anxiety
8. Plus many more unlisted uses
Uses for hypnosis

6. Common
 People can be hypnotized Misconceptions
against their will
 All people can be
hypnotized
 Hypnotized people will
perform self destructive
acts if told to do so
 People always tell the truth
when hypnotized

7.  Truths about
Hypnosis
 About 5% to 20% of the
population can not be
hypnotized at all
 Only 15% of the
population is hypnotized
easily
 Hypnosis can be beneficial
to one’s health mental
and/or physical health