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hypnosis
This term carries a heavy association with the subconscious mind and the suspension of critical judgment. It is frequently viewed through two lenses: the clinical lens of therapy to treat phobias or trauma, and the theatrical lens of stage performance where people perform absurd tasks. While often confused with sleep, the state is actually one of hyper-awareness and focused concentration. It implies a temporary surrender of willpower to an external guide, creating a psychological bridge between the conscious and unconscious self.
Used as a general medical or psychological phenomenon, such as studying the effects of hypnosis on pain.
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A state of consciousness involving focused attention and increased suggestibility, typically induced by a hypnotist.
"The patient entered a state of deep hypnosis."