1. Chapter 7.2: Hypnosis, Biofeedback, and Meditation Mr. McCormick Psychology

2. Do-Now: (In Journal) What is hypnosis? Does it work? To what extent?

3. Hypnosis Hypnosis: A state of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of attention and characterized by heightened suggestibility A state of consciousness resulting from a narrowed focus of attention and characterized by heightened suggestibility Posthypnotic Suggestion: A suggestion made during hypnosis that influences the participant’s behavior afterward A suggestion made during hypnosis that influences the participant’s behavior afterward

4. Why employ hypnosis? What purposes does hypnosis serve? Why might a person wish to be “hypnotized?” Why might a person wish to be “hypnotized?” Think of examples of posthypnotic suggestions and hypnotist might offer.

5. Biofeedback Biofeedback: The process of learning to control bodily states with the help of machines monitoring the states to be controlled The process of learning to control bodily states with the help of machines monitoring the states to be controlled E.g. Biofeedback machine/heart rate E.g. Biofeedback machine/heart rate

6. Meditation Meditation: The focusing of one’s attention to clear one’s mind and produce relaxation The focusing of one’s attention to clear one’s mind and produce relaxationTranscendentalMindfulnessBreath

7. Why do people meditate? What purposes does meditation serve? Have you ever meditated? Why or why not?

8. Review Identify the following: Hypnosis Hypnosis Posthypnotic Suggestion Posthypnotic Suggestion Biofeedback Biofeedback Meditation Meditation

9. Homework Read Chapter 7.2 “Hypnosis, Biofeedback, and Meditation” Pgs. 191-195 Pgs. 191-195 Complete Section 2 Assessment Pg. 195 Pg. 195 #s 1-4 #s 1-4