Hypnotherapy Written Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of an Induction? - CORRECT ANSWER To relax Critical Factor
Formula for hypnotic induction - CORRECT ANSWER Excite imagination +
Expectation + Refocused Attention = Hypnosis
Visible signs of hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER lacrimation, hypnotic sigh,
disinclination to terminate trance, red sclera, body warmth, catalepsy,
3 identifying characteristics of hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER hyper-suggestibility,
deep relaxation, emotionalized desire
ways to improve responsiveness - CORRECT ANSWER build rapport, dispel myths,
assess readiness for change, create a safe environment, do a responsive test, a suggestibility
test, client education about hypnosis, give the client a self hypnosis CD,
what creates readiness for change? - CORRECT ANSWER Mental suffering, psychic
boredom, existential frustration
subjective experience of hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER symptoms of relaxation,
what ultimately controls responsiveness to hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER Rapport,
desire to change
when does critical factor develop - CORRECT ANSWER age 7-11
how to bypass critical factor - CORRECT ANSWER authority figure
, peer group
repetition
trance/altered state
high emotion
define therapeutic suggestion - CORRECT ANSWER the process of saturating the
conscious and subconscious mind with a series of closely related positive ideas and positive
imagery to produce the desired emotions, behavior and results
law of correspondence - CORRECT ANSWER projection, psychic magnet - attraction,
transfiguration
law of reverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER The harder you try, the more difficult
everything becomes
how to de-hypnotize trance termination - CORRECT ANSWER use a count from 1 up
to 5, affirm feeling rested, refreshed and perfect in every way
what happens if client opens eyes during hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER have them
close them and focus on the count out or deepening in the trance
what do you do if a client comes out of hypnosis too quickly - CORRECT
ANSWER have them close their eyes and restart the count out, check for hypnotic
hangover if present use a grounding technique such as waterfall of light
ways to build rapport - CORRECT ANSWER educate
build trust
professional environment
communiate self confidence
personal development of wholeness
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of an Induction? - CORRECT ANSWER To relax Critical Factor
Formula for hypnotic induction - CORRECT ANSWER Excite imagination +
Expectation + Refocused Attention = Hypnosis
Visible signs of hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER lacrimation, hypnotic sigh,
disinclination to terminate trance, red sclera, body warmth, catalepsy,
3 identifying characteristics of hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER hyper-suggestibility,
deep relaxation, emotionalized desire
ways to improve responsiveness - CORRECT ANSWER build rapport, dispel myths,
assess readiness for change, create a safe environment, do a responsive test, a suggestibility
test, client education about hypnosis, give the client a self hypnosis CD,
what creates readiness for change? - CORRECT ANSWER Mental suffering, psychic
boredom, existential frustration
subjective experience of hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER symptoms of relaxation,
what ultimately controls responsiveness to hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER Rapport,
desire to change
when does critical factor develop - CORRECT ANSWER age 7-11
how to bypass critical factor - CORRECT ANSWER authority figure
, peer group
repetition
trance/altered state
high emotion
define therapeutic suggestion - CORRECT ANSWER the process of saturating the
conscious and subconscious mind with a series of closely related positive ideas and positive
imagery to produce the desired emotions, behavior and results
law of correspondence - CORRECT ANSWER projection, psychic magnet - attraction,
transfiguration
law of reverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER The harder you try, the more difficult
everything becomes
how to de-hypnotize trance termination - CORRECT ANSWER use a count from 1 up
to 5, affirm feeling rested, refreshed and perfect in every way
what happens if client opens eyes during hypnosis - CORRECT ANSWER have them
close them and focus on the count out or deepening in the trance
what do you do if a client comes out of hypnosis too quickly - CORRECT
ANSWER have them close their eyes and restart the count out, check for hypnotic
hangover if present use a grounding technique such as waterfall of light
ways to build rapport - CORRECT ANSWER educate
build trust
professional environment
communiate self confidence
personal development of wholeness
