BCH Induction Techniques & Methods 2

Question 1

In the Elman Induction, what is the primary purpose of the eye catalepsy test?

Accepted Answer

To deepen trance by challenging the subject to open their eyes

Answer

The eye catalepsy test in Elman's method deepens trance by having the subject try and fail to open their eyes, reinforcing the hypnotic state.

Question 2

Which induction technique relies on the hypnotist issuing rapid, unexpected commands such as 'Sleep!' while catching the subject off guard?

Accepted Answer

Shock/instant induction

Answer

Shock or instant inductions exploit the startle response and the critical faculty's brief suspension to bypass resistance and quickly induce trance.

Question 3

When using the handshake interrupt technique, what neurological phenomenon does the hypnotist exploit?

Accepted Answer

A pattern interrupt that momentarily suspends the conscious mind

Answer

The handshake interrupt breaks an automated social script, creating a brief moment of mental confusion that allows rapid induction.

Question 4

What distinguishes a 'waking hypnosis' induction from a traditional sleep-based induction?

Accepted Answer

The subject enters a hypnotic state while remaining alert and active, without eye closure

Answer

Waking hypnosis achieves a trance state without directing the subject to close their eyes or appear asleep, making it useful in conversational or covert contexts.

Question 5

In the arm levitation induction, the hypnotist uses ideomotor suggestion to cause the arm to rise. What is 'ideomotor response'?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary muscle movement triggered by mental imagery or suggestion

Answer

Ideomotor response refers to small, unconscious muscle movements that occur in response to thoughts or suggestions rather than deliberate volition.

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BCH Induction Techniques & Methods 2