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hypnotism
The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
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hyp·no·tism
/ ˈhipnəˌtizəm/
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n.
the study or practice of hypnosis.
DERIVATIVES:
hyp·no·tist
n.
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City On Board For Hypnotism Day ; Mayor Signs Proclamation Making Sunday A Hypnotist's Holiday
Newspaper article from: Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA; 12/30/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...look deep, deep into his eyes. "Under hypnotism, the subject never loses control...have been trying to establish a World Hypnotism Day for years, hoping to better inform...by signing a proclamation making World Hypnotism Day official in Lancaster on Sunday...
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'World Hypnotism Day' - January 4, 2007.
Business Wire; 1/2/2007; 618 words
; ...NEW YORK -- January 4, 2007 is World Hypnotism Day 2007 (WHD). WHD takes place annually...participants are professionals from the field of hypnotism representing various organizations spanning...promoting the truths and benefits of hypnotism. The 2006 World Hypnotism Day involved...
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Depressed? Got bad habits? Hypnotism can help, woman says
Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune; 12/30/2008; ; 497 words
; ...a free seminar introducing the benefits of hypnotism Sunday to celebrate World Hypnotism Day. "The way the economy is going, a lot...But treating the blues isn't the only thing hypnotism can be help, Roth said, adding that the deep...
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World Hypnotism Day noted with hourly classes at library.(Virginia Beach Beacon)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 1/13/2008; 700+ words
; ...celebrated the fourth annual World Hypnotism Day at the Virginia Beach Central...hypnosis instruction. World Hypnotism Day was celebrated in 22 nations...This event, as part of World Hypnotism Day, is aimed at separating fact...
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World Hypnotism Day--January 4, 2008.
Newspaper article from: Subconsciously Speaking; 11/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...ago and now WHD is in its 4th year! Hypnotism Professionals from around the world have...focus their community on the values of Hypnotism--and you can too. Preparation is...state to send you a proclamation World Hypnotism Day in [state]. You use it in your...
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A History of Hypnotism. (book reviews)
Magazine article from: British Journal of Psychology; 5/1/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...subject matter (animal magnetism and hypnotism) defines his book. The bibliography...list entries on animal magnetism, 52 on hypnotism. The story from Mcsmer (1734-1815...correct the oversimplified history of hypnotism and the myths that have accumulated around...
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World Hypnotism Day.
Newspaper article from: Subconsciously Speaking; 11/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; Dear Hypnosis Professional, World Hypnotism Day (WHD) is the perfect day and opportunity...sending out which reflects my take on World Hypnotism Day and my way of letting the media and...the world will join together for World Hypnotism Day. A special day dedicated to sharing...
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES; Speaker to share hypnotism secrets; AREAWIDE. Hahn opens line for vandal reports. SAN PEDRO. Better Half Club meets Wednesday. SAN PEDRO. Waterfront plan is topic of talk
Newspaper article from: Daily Breeze; 11/5/2002; ; 575 words
; ...RANCHO PALOS VERDES. Speaker to share hypnotism secrets. AREAWIDE. Hahn opens line...RANCHO PALOS VERDES. Speaker to share hypnotism secrets. AREAWIDE. Hahn opens line...RANCHO PALOS VERDES. Speaker to share hypnotism secrets. AREAWIDE. Hahn opens line...
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How to become an expert operator.('25 Lessons in Hypnotism: How to Become An Expert Operator')(Book review)
Magazine article from: Queen's Quarterly; 12/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...booklet. The cover reads: 25 Lessons in Hypnotism: How to Become An Expert Operator...U.S.A." "Young's Lessons in Hypnotism" appears as a header along one page...the illustrations in the pulp-paper Hypnotism for You manuals he knew by heart...
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Lost in a Plethora of Concerns? Match, Mismatch and Hypnotism: The Case of the New Zealand Public Sector
Magazine article from: Australasian Accounting Business & Finance Journal; 12/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...leading to mismatches, may lead to structural hypnotism that serves its own purposes. Hypnotists on...considers the persuasive and influential effect of hypnotism and provides evidence that hypnotism may be a way to overcome inherent complex problems...
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Hypnotism
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
Hypnotism A peculiar altered state of consciousness...all countries and periods of history. Hypnotism, once classed as an occult science...and occult, so that a consideration of hypnotism remains a necessary component in any...
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hypnotism
Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing
hypnotism ( hip -nŏ-tizm) n. the induction of hypnosis.
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Gurney, Edmund (1847-1888)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
...interest in psychical research, and hypnotism the primary tool. According to F. W...adequate skill the psychological side of hypnotism in England." Between 1885 and 1888...1885). — — . "Hypnotism and Telepathy." Proceedings of the...
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Hypnosis
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis
...or may even have coined, the word "hypnotism." "Hypnosis" appears to have come...pathology unique to hysterics, the "grand hypnotism" characterized by three specific nervous...Ambroise Liebeault also made use of hypnotism, employing methods established by J...
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Braid, James (1795?-1860)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology
...object. He designated this condition "neuro-hypnotism," a term later shortened to hypnotism. He delivered his paper, "A Practical Essay on the Curative Agency of Neuro-hypnotism," to the British Association at Manchester...
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