The Truth About Hypnosis

Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Casarella, MD on January 11, 2022
Written by Rachel Reiff Ellis
Question 1/11

Hypnosis is:

  • A way to control someone
  • A state of deep relaxation
  • A stage of sleep
Question 2/11

The word hypnosis means:

  • Sleep condition
  • Mind control
  • Mind study
Question 3/11

The American Medical Association (AMA) first endorsed hypnosis as a clinical practice in:

  • 1927
  • 1958
  • 1986
Question 4/11

You can hypnotize yourself.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/11

One risk of hypnosis is:

  • False memories
  • High blood sugar
  • Blindness
Question 6/11

Hypnosis can make someone tell the truth.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/11

How much of the population can be hypnotized?

  • 10%
  • 25%
  • 70%
Question 8/11

For some people, hypnosis can help:

  • Change certain behaviors
  • Manage chronic pain
  • Both
Question 9/11

A previous name for hypnosis was

  • Trance treatment
  • Mesmerism
  • Induced catatonia
Question 10/11

You won’t remember what happens during a hypnosis session.

  • True
  • False
Question 11/11

Your eyes have to be closed in order for hypnosis to work.

  • True
  • False