1. Copyright © 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Module 13: Hypnosis and Meditation

2. MODULE 13 Copyright © 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Hypnosis Originated by Franz Mesmer in the 18 th century, it is described as being a trance-like state of heightened susceptibility to the suggestions of others Applications Controlling pain Reducing smoking Treating psychological disorders Assisting law enforcement Improving athletic performance Royalty-Free/CORBIS

3. MODULE 13 Copyright © 2005 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Meditation A learned technique for refocusing attention that brings about an altered state of consciousness Mantra Repetition of a sound, word, or syllable