Hypnosis relies on having a good imagination.

Vivid imaginations are unrelated to hypnotizability.

Hypnosis is dangerous.

Hypnosis is no more distressing than a lecture.

Hypnosis has something to do with a sleeplike state.

Hypnotized people are fully awake.

Hypnotized people lose control of themselves.

Hypnotized people are perfectly capable of saying no.

People remember more accurately under hypnosis.

Hypnosis can help create false memories.

Hypnotized people can be led to do immoral acts.

Hypnotized people fully adhere to their usual values.

Information from: Nash & Barnier, 2008; Nash, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2001.