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Suggestibility

Suggestibility is the tendency to accept and incorporate external suggestions into one's beliefs, memories, or behaviors. It can lead to the distortion of memory and the adoption of ideas based on the influence of others, particularly in contexts like eyewitness testimony or therapeutic settings.

intermediate
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Suggestibility is a fascinating psychological concept that describes how individuals can be influenced by suggestions from others. This phenomenon is not limited to hypnosis; it occurs in everyday life, affecting our memories, decisions, and behaviors. Understanding suggestibility is crucial for rec...

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Suggestibility
The tendency to accept and act on suggestions.

Example: A person may change their memory of an event after hearing a suggestion.

Hypnosis
A state of focused attention and increased suggestibility.

Example: Hypnotherapy can help with anxiety by suggesting relaxation techniques.

Social Influence
The effect that other people have on an individual's thoughts and behaviors.

Example: Peer pressure can lead someone to make choices they wouldn't normally make.

Memory
The mental capacity to store and recall information.

Example: Suggestibility can alter a person's memory of an event.

Cognitive Dissonance
The mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs.

Example: A person may change their beliefs to reduce dissonance after being suggested otherwise.

Confirmation Bias
The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's preconceptions.

Example: A person may only remember suggestions that align with their beliefs.

Related Topics

Cognitive Psychology
The study of mental processes including perception, memory, and reasoning.
intermediate
Behavioral Psychology
Focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned.
intermediate
Social Psychology
Examines how individuals influence and are influenced by others.
intermediate

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