Posthypnotic: meaning, definitions and examples
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posthypnotic
[ poʊst.hɪpˈnɒt.ɪk ]
psychology term
Posthypnotic refers to a suggestion or effect that remains after a person has come out of a hypnotic state. It often pertains to behaviors or responses that are prompted by these suggestions when the individual is no longer in hypnosis.
Synonyms
hypnotic suggestion, post-hypnotic
Examples of usage
- She experienced posthypnotic suggestions during her therapy.
- The posthypnotic effects persisted long after the session ended.
- Some mentalists use posthypnotic commands in their acts.
- He was able to recall details due to a posthypnotic trigger.
Translations
Translations of the word "posthypnotic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pós-hipnótico
🇮🇳 पोस्ट हिप्नोटिक
🇩🇪 posthypnotisch
🇮🇩 posthipnotik
🇺🇦 постгипнотичний
🇵🇱 pohypnotyczny
🇯🇵 ポストヒプノティック
🇫🇷 posthypnotique
🇪🇸 posthipnótico
🇹🇷 posthipnotik
🇰🇷 후힙노틱
🇸🇦 ما بعد التنويم
🇨🇿 pohypnotický
🇸🇰 pohypnotický
🇨🇳 后催眠的
🇸🇮 pohipnotični
🇮🇸 pósthypnótískt
🇰🇿 постгипнотик
🇬🇪 პოსტჰიპნოტური
🇦🇿 posthipnotik
🇲🇽 posthipnótico
Etymology
The term 'posthypnotic' combines the prefix 'post-', meaning 'after', and 'hypnotic', which pertains to hypnosis. The concept emerged from the study of hypnosis in the late 19th century, as practitioners began to observe that suggestions given during a hypnotic state could lead to changes in behavior or thought patterns after the individual awakened. Early hypnosis research by figures such as Jean-Martin Charcot and Sigmund Freud contributed to the understanding of how and why these suggestions could have lasting impacts. By the mid-20th century, the term became commonly used in both therapeutic and entertainment contexts, emphasizing its relevance in psychological practices and popular culture alike.