hipnose
1. A state of altered consciousness induced by a hypnotist, characterized by increased suggestibility and relaxation
The therapist used hypnosis to help her patient overcome anxiety.
O terapeuta usou hipnose para ajudar seu paciente a superar a ansiedade.
2. The process or technique of inducing this altered state of consciousness
Hypnosis can be an effective tool for treating certain psychological conditions.
A hipnose pode ser uma ferramenta eficaz para tratar certas condições psicológicas.
3. A state of focused attention and reduced awareness of peripheral stimuli
Under hypnosis, the subject was unaware of external sounds.
Sob hipnose, o sujeito não estava ciente dos sons externos.
In Brazil, hypnosis (hipnose) has gained increased acceptance in therapeutic and medical contexts, though it remains somewhat less mainstream than in the USA. It is regulated by professional psychological and medical bodies. In the USA, stage hypnosis is more culturally visible as entertainment, while clinical hypnosis is recognized in healthcare settings.
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