Meditation is a practice in which an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to realize some benefit or as an end in itself.
Ancient techniques:
Taoist meditation
Trataka Meditation
Raja Yoga meditation
2.Explain the biofeedback process
Biofeedback is the process of gaining greater awareness of many physiological functions primarily using instruments that provide information on the activity of those same systems, with a goal of being able to manipulate them at will.
3.Compare how hypnosis was used before and now.
Hypnosis has been used for centuries for pain control. Hypnosis has been used for thousands of years for treatment and healing of various problems.
1800′s: Use in Medicine
Although Freud abandoned the use of hypnosis, others continued to explore its use. In 1958 the American Medical Association officially approved hypnosis for use in medicine and dentistry at their 107th annual meeting. However, the public impressions of hypnosis were already deeply ingrained with many myths and misunderstandings that persist to this day
4.How do psychologist explain hypnosis the American Psychological Association describes hypnosis as a cooperative interaction in which the participant responds to the suggestions of the hypnotist. While hypnosis has become well-known thanks to popular acts where people are prompted to performs unusual or ridiculous actions, the technique has also been clinically proven to provide medical and therapeutic benefits, most notably in the reduction of pain and anxiety.
5. Describe the effects of hypnosis in memory of quitting habits.
Persons under hypnosis are said to have heightened focus and concentration with the ability to concentrate intensely on a specific thought or memory, while blocking out sources of distraction. Many people will act as of they do not recall what happened while they were hypnotized. To help someone quit