CMH Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which factor is assessed for hypnosis suitability? → Mental health status
2. Which phenomenon describes a subject's ability to experience hypnotic suggestions even after the formal trance session has ended? → Post-hypnotic suggestion
3. The LeCron-Bordeaux depth scale was significant primarily because it: → Expanded hypnotic depth classification into 50 numbered stages
4. What is a benefit of maintaining professional boundaries? → Maintains clear roles and trust
5. Which of the following best describes a key competency required for pain management & hypnoanalgesia in CMH practice? → Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and ethical judgment
6. Which pre-competition hypnotic technique helps an athlete achieve the ideal arousal level for their specific sport? → Arousal regulation (activation/deactivation suggestions)
7. Pavlov's theory of hypnosis linked trance states to: → Partial cortical inhibition and conditioned reflexes
8. Why is confidentiality critical in practice management? → To build trust and comply with laws
9. Which tool helps manage client appointments efficiently? → Digital scheduling software
10. In the context of CMH certification, what is the most important consideration when implementing forensic & investigative hypnosis? → Ensuring alignment with established standards, stakeholder needs, and best practices
11. How should a hypnotist handle dual relationships with clients? → Maintain clear professional boundaries
12. Which of the following best describes a key competency required for stress & anxiety reduction in CMH practice? → Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and ethical judgment
13. How does client feedback after induction benefit hypnosis? → Provides insight and improves future sessions
14. What does rapport during evaluation help establish? → Trust and cooperation
15. Which of the following best describes a key competency required for advanced induction techniques in CMH practice? → Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and ethical judgment
16. In CMH training, understanding the historical context of hypnosis is important primarily because it: → Provides ethical grounding and helps practitioners explain hypnosis credibly to clients
17. What is the primary goal of hypnosis? → Induce a trance state for therapeutic change
18. What is an ideomotor response? → An involuntary movement produced by a mental image or idea without conscious intent
19. In the Hypnotic Induction Profile (HIP), a high eye-roll sign is associated with: → High hypnotic susceptibility
20. How can professionals protect their practice legally? → Use detailed records and consent
21. Why is client confidentiality important in hypnosis? → It protects privacy and trust
22. Dave Elman's rapid induction approach, widely used in modern hypnotherapy, was originally developed for use with: → Medical and dental patients
23. The Nancy School of hypnosis, led by Hippolyte Bernheim, emphasized that hypnotic phenomena were primarily due to: → Suggestion
24. Which of the following best describes a key competency required for group hypnosis & stage techniques in CMH practice? → Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and ethical judgment
25. Which skill improves client communication? → Active listening
26. In the context of CMH certification, what is the most important consideration when implementing self-hypnosis training methods? → Ensuring alignment with established standards, stakeholder needs, and best practices
27. What is the role of documentation in hypnosis therapy? → Support care and accountability
28. What is the purpose of deepening techniques in hypnosis? → To deepen trance and enhance focus
29. Which of the following best describes a key competency required for self-hypnosis training methods in CMH practice? → Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and ethical judgment
30. Which induction method uses eye fixation to help focus attention? → Eye fixation