How Is the Hypnotic State Produced? In a willing volunteer, hypnosis can be induced in many different ways, but swinging a pocket watch is usually not one of them. Most often, hypnosis is induced by speaking in a calm, monotonous voice, suggesting that the person is becoming drowsy, sleepy, and progressively more relaxed. This dentist is hypnotizing a patient so that he will be relaxed and pain-free during treatment.

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