Estimated Time: 5 minutes

Hypnosis is often shown in movies and books as something mysterious and even a little scary, but what is it really?

Hypnosis is a state of focused attention where a person can be more open to suggestions. It can be used for many things, like helping people relax, quit bad habits, or manage pain. Today, we'll learn about how hypnosis really works and separate the facts from the fiction.

You'll read an article about the secrets behind hypnosis and how it affects the mind. This will help us understand what happens to Ransom and why Weston and Devine use hypnosis on him.

If you could use hypnosis to help someone, what positive change would you suggest to them?