Question

Which of these ideas concerning hypnosis is false:

A) Hypnosis can be used to improve athletic performance.
B) Hypnosis can promote the formation of false memories.
C) Hypnotized people can be made to act against their will.
D) Hypnosis can be used to treat chronic pain.

Answer 1

A. Hypnosis can be used to improve athletic performance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypnosis is a technique that increases concentration and focus. There are also therapeutic uses for hypnosis like reliving pain, ease emotions, and even breaking habits.

Hypnosis works on the sensory side of the unconsciousness. It reroutes thoughts and the conscious mind from all other things and focuses it on the suggestion of the one hypnotizing the subject.

Hypnosis does not improve athletic performance. The body is not physically affected by hypnosis. It targets the mind, soul, and emotions.

Answer 2

C) Hypnotized people can be made to act against their will.

Step-by-step explanation:

That´s a popular belief and it is a false claim, a wrong notion popularized by movies. You won´t be a zombie doing somebody´s will nor will you become a world-class pianist. Those are myths with no serious scientific backing.