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Hypnosis: Does It Really Work?

Science Vs

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How Does Hypnosis Work?

Scientists wanted to know if they could hypnotize the brain into thinking it was hearing something that wasn't there. Brain scans with people under hypnosis are notoriously difficult to analyze. Still though, from what we're seeing, there does seem to be something special about getting someone to be really, really focused. It seems to make them more open to following suggestions.

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