School of Professional Hypnosis

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Quiz 1. History of Hypnosis

Because of the wild claims he made about Animal Magnetism, Mesmer was discredited by the French Royal Academy of Science.

True
False

Which American Founding Father reviewed hypnosis for the French Royal Academy of Science?

Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Paul Revere

Which American Founding Father used hypnosis in his medical practice?

George Washington
Benjamin Rush
Paul Revere

Hypnosis like trances have been known down through ancient history for at least the last:

50 years
10 years
3000 years
One million years

Franz Mesmer is also known for which faulty theory:

Animal magnetism
Relativity
Evolution
Gravity

Because of the potential for abuse stage hypnosis is legally regulated in the United Kingdom.

True
False

Franz Mesmer used what odd equipment when experimenting and treating patients?

tubs, wands, rods, and magnets
fMRI
Computer programs

The term hypnosis was coined in:

1842
2002
1492

The father of modern hypnosis is:

Svengoli
James Braid
Apollonius of Tyana

James Braid attributed hypnosis to:

Magnetic properties
Physiological processes
An overload of message units

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