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　　Hypnosis is a special, temporary psychological state which slightlyresembles sleeping. However, it is mainly characterized by heightened focus and concentration. _(1)_ They do this by blocking out all possible day-to-day distractions. The term hypnotherapy refers to the use of hypnosis in the treatmentof various conditions by using the power of the mind to help cure various physical and mental disorders.
　　Hypnosis was once considered a form of quackery by the medical community. _(2)_ From anxiety and depression to panic attacks and phobias, sufferers of these conditions have benefited from hypnosis. Its many proponentsclaim that hypnosis can improve memory and concentration, release emotionaltrauma, and even increase self-esteem. _(3)_ Many people swear that hypnosis has even helped them quit smoking after trying every other method out there.
　　A common misconception is that a person is not in control of their mind or feelings when they are hypnotized. _(4)_ Instead, people's bodies and minds become extremely relaxed with heightened concentration. This happens through the power of suggestion by the hypnotist and can only occur with the willingness and full consent of the person being hypnotized. No one can be hypnotizedinvoluntarily. 
　　There are also self-hypnosis methods available. _(5)_ These techniques are simple and can be mastered by anyone in a short time. Although many people have reported success with self-hypnosis, professionals stress that it is ofteninsufficient to create long-lasting changes.

(A) Hypnosis has also been used medically to treat asthma, migraines,digestive disorders, chronic pain, and other conditions.
(B) Under hypnosis, a person is able to concentrate on specific thoughts and memories.
(C) Self-hypnosis classes are offered at many colleges and universities in the US and other countries.
(D) This study showed that learning how to hypnotize people helps in their careers.
(E) Under hypnosis, mental control is not surrendered.
(F) Now, it is well-accepted, and its clinical uses are many.

催眠知多少
你越來越睏了。現在，閉上雙眼放鬆一下。
　　催眠是一種特別而短暫的心理狀態，它有點像睡著了一樣。然而，它的特徵主要是提高集中力和注意力。人在接受催眠時能夠專注在特定的想法和記憶。他們藉由阻絕所有日常生活中可能干擾催眠的事情來達到催眠的目標。催眠療法一詞指的是運用催眠來治療各種病況，亦即使用心靈力量幫助治療各種生理及心理疾病。
　　催眠曾經被醫學界視為一種騙術。如今，它不僅廣為接受，而且臨床用途相當廣泛。從焦慮症、憂鬱症，到恐慌發作和各種恐懼症，飽受以上這些病情之苦的患者都從催眠中獲益良多。催眠的眾多支持者聲稱這種方法可以改善記憶力和專注力、釋放情感創傷，甚至可以提升自尊心。催眠在醫學上也曾被用來治療氣喘、偏頭痛、消化不良、長期疼痛和其他病情。許多人更信誓旦旦地說，在試過坊間其他各種方法後，催眠幫助他們戒除了菸癮。
　　受催眠者無法掌控他們的心志和情感是一項常見的誤解。接受催眠時，心理控制其實並未屈服。相反地，人們的身體和心理都會藉由提高專注力而變得極度放鬆。這會在催眠師暗示的力量下發生，而且唯有在受催眠者完全同意下才能進行。沒有人是在非自願的情形下被催眠。
　　另外還有一些自我催眠的方法。在美國和其他許多國家，許多大專院校都有提供自我催眠課程。這些技巧很簡單，而且任何人都能夠在短時間內精通。雖然許多人都向大眾分享自我催眠的成功經驗，專家仍然強調若想要透過催眠而有長久的改變通常是不夠的。

答案：1. B　2. F　3. A　4. E　5. C