BehaveNet® Clinical Capsule™:

hypnotism


Mesmer probably developed the induction of a trance similar to sleep (hypnosis) which may be used to produce a relaxed state, to access unconscious material, or to eliminate a symptom by suggestion, but Braid may have coined the term.

Also: braidism, mesmerism
 
Books and Other Media:
Follow the hypertext link to purchase items.



http://www.behavenet.com/capsules
Search Capsules™ | Terms of Use | Request New Term
Capsules™ Copyright © 1997-2008 BehaveNet®