PSYCH 121 - Introduction to Hypnosis 3 behavioral science credits

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SUNY Westchester Community College

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Description:

This survey course, designed to introduce the student to the area of hypnosis within the wider context of psychology, trace the clinical and experimental history of hypnosis from early times until the present, and explore contemporary uses of hypnosis by professionals in such diverse fields as medicine, dentistry, psychology, law and law enforcement, psychotherapy, education, and philosophy. Emphasis is placed on the theory of hypnosis, gaining an understanding of the phenomena of hypnosis as studied by psychologists today. This course is not intended to teach students how to hypnotize others, nor to train hypnotists. Class hrs. 3. Prerequisite: PSYCH 101 General Psychology.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunywcc.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 606-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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