What is the difference between hypnosis and brainwashing?

195 viewsOther

So I know that both hypnosis and brainwashing are in some way connected to the mind but can someone please what the difference between them is like what makes the two different terms?

In: Other

2 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

While both of these things exist to some degree, popular media depictions of both are highly exaggerated and sensationalized.

While both seek to alter a person’s behavior or worldview, hypnosis is a therapeutic process done with the consent and cooperation of the subject, guiding them through a sort of meditative process to help alter their behavior toward a desirable goal.

Brainwashing is an antagonistic process designed to break a person down psychologically, usually though torture methods, in order to destroy a world view in order to implement your own.

You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers.