A Simple Hypnotic Approach to Treat Test Anxiety in Medical Students and Residents.

Hebert, Stephen W.

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Publication Date: 1984

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A Simple Hypnotic Approach to Treat Test Anxiety in Medical Students and Residents.

Hebert, Stephen W.

Journal of Medical Education, v59 n10 p841-42 Oct 1984

A simple hypnotic procedure to treat test anxiety is described that was used successfully with medical students and residents at the Wake Forest University Medical Center. A light trace is obtained and then the student is told to take such a hypnotic "journey" the evening prior to the test. (MLW)

Descriptors: Graduate Medical Students, Higher Education, Hypnosis, Medical Students, Relaxation Training, Stress Management, Test Anxiety

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Language: English

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