ABSTRACT
The preceding material has been leading to the practical applications of hypnosis. Before this matter can be considered, an understanding of the relationship of suggestion and hypnotizability will be required. Pertinent in this regard is a paragraph from an article written by Heron of the University of Minnesota, entitled “Principles of Hypnosis,” published in the Southern Medical Journal. In this he says, in essence, that everyone, whether as a layman or as a professional man, spends a good portion of his waking time endeavoring to control certain segments of the behavior of other persons. For example, physicians and dentists are concerned with those aspects of the behavior of their patients that have to do with their health. Do their patients look upon them in a friendly manner? Do they accept surgery when advised? Do they follow directions on the prescriptions that are written? Do they take more rest and sleep when they need it?
