Can Hypnosis Improve Recall?
A special case of performance enhancement has to do with hypnotic suggestions for improvements in memory — what is known as hypnotic hyper-amnesia. Hyper-amnesia suggestions are sometimes employed in forensic situations, with forgetful witnesses and victims, or in therapeutic situations, to help patients remember traumatic personal experiences or the events of early childhood. Hypnosis can powerfully enhance focus, memory, and total recall for students studying for exams. Hypnosis has also been successful used to eliminate test anxiety.
