Can hypnosis increase functions of the brain, in learning, etc?
There is a wide gulf between the capability of individuals. In fact, the difference can be so great, it is difficult to believe. Assuming that we are all born with the same brain, difference in function must have occurred after birth. Let us consider the brain to be an “organic computer,” being programmed and conditioned. Its output consists of all functions, including behavior and emotions and, of course, learning abilities can be included. The conditioning factors, or the “input,” is received from three sources: environment, body sensations and cognition (conscious thought). During the hypnotic procedure, reflexes can be established rapidly and developed with specific goals. For the most part, during our lives, the development is sort of random, with the high achiever having produced effective reflexes. The low achiever, unfortunately, acquired ineffective results. Through hypnosis and proper suggestive techniques, the old reflexes-or conditioning which was negative-can be removed an
