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Spanos, N. P., Brett, P. J., Menary, E. P., & Cross, W. P. (1987). A Measure of Attitudes toward Hypnosis: Relationships with Absorption and Hypnotic Susceptibility. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 30, 139-150.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00029157.1987.10404174

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• TITLE: Transformative Power of Hypnosis: Breaking Myth and Implications for Stress Relief Application

  AUTHORS: Charles Leung, Chun Yu Patrick Hui, Ka Yiu Yeung, Mei Po Lau, Yan Kim Ning Yang, Wing Derby Lui

  KEYWORDS: Hypnosis, Stress Relief

  JOURNAL NAME: Psychology, Vol.16 No.6, June 17, 2025

  ABSTRACT: This study investigates how perceptions and attitudes towards hypnosis could affect its effectiveness in relieving stress. Despite the growing acceptance of hypnosis as a psychological intervention tool, misconceptions surrounding hypnosis continue to hinder its application. A total of 52 participants were randomly selected and invited to experience a 21-minute hypnotic session, during which they engaged in tasks addressing common myths about hypnosis. Participants completed the Attitudes Towards Hypnosis Questionnaire and self-rated their immediate stress levels and emotional states before and after the session. Statistical analysis revealed a significant reduction in self-rated stress levels, with an average decrease from 3.75 to 2.6 (p