Many people wonder: What is hypnosis? Can I be hypnotized? According to the American Psychological Association, hypnosis is a cooperative interaction in which the participant responds to the suggestions of the hypnotist. Hypnosis has become well-known thanks to stage hypnosis where people are prompted to perform unusual or ridiculous actions. Unlike stage hypnosis which is used for entertainment purposes, hypnotherapy is utilized for therapeutic purposes. From a research perspective, hypnotherapy as a technique has also been clinically proven to provide medical and therapeutic benefits, most notably in the reduction of pain, anxiety and elimination of phobias to name a few.

Hypnotizability Quiz: The purpose of this quiz is to identify whether you are hypnotizable. Hypnotizability is an indicator of how easy it is for you to access a trance or a deep state of relaxation. The best candidates for hypnosis include those that are intelligent, imaginative, creative and optimistic. Different people can enter hypnotic states with different levels of ease - for some it is very easy, for others it is a challenge. Approximately 10% of the population is highly hypnotizable. Then there is about 80% of the population with medium hypnotizability. For individuals who cannot be hypnotized, they do not allow themselves to be.

Instructions: Please answer the following questions. Then, click on the submit button below the questionnaire to see your score. Please note that this assessment is not a substitute for an in-person evaluation with a clinician and the results may not be accurate.