Definitions
- Referring to the practice of inducing a trance-like state in someone to make them more susceptible to suggestion. - Describing a technique used for therapeutic purposes, such as treating anxiety or addiction. - Talking about a form of entertainment where a performer hypnotizes volunteers from the audience.
- Referring to the practice of inducing a trance-like state in someone to make them more susceptible to suggestion. - Describing a technique used for therapeutic purposes, such as treating pain or paralysis. - Talking about a form of entertainment where a performer mesmerizes volunteers from the audience.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve inducing a trance-like state in someone.
- 2Both can be used for therapeutic purposes.
- 3Both can be used for entertainment.
- 4Both rely on the power of suggestion.
- 5Both have been controversial and subject to skepticism.
What is the difference?
- 1Technique: Mesmerism involves the use of physical gestures and touch, while hypnotism relies on verbal suggestion and mental imagery.
- 2Purpose: Mesmerism was originally used to treat physical ailments, while hypnotism was developed for psychological purposes.
- 3Association: Mesmerism is often associated with mysticism and the occult, while hypnotism is seen as a scientific practice.
- 4Usage: Mesmerism is less commonly used than hypnotism in modern language and is often considered outdated or obsolete.
Remember this!
Hypnotism and mesmerism are both practices that involve inducing a trance-like state in someone to make them more susceptible to suggestion. However, mesmerism is an older practice that involves physical gestures and touch, while hypnotism is a more modern practice that relies on verbal suggestion and mental imagery. Additionally, mesmerism was originally used for physical ailments, while hypnotism was developed for psychological purposes.
