It produces hypermnesia, in which so-called "repressed memories" may be recalled.
This term was coined by James Braid, who put it on scientific footing by disproving the idea of a magic fluid being its cause. Theories explaining it include the special process theory and the nonstate theory: one states that it is socially influenced while the other postulates a distinct cognitive state associated with this process. It produces hypermnesia, in which so-called "repressed memories" may be recalled. For 10 points, name this induced state of consciousness in which an individual responds to suggestions, popularized by Friedrich Mesmer.
This term was coined by James Braid, who put it on scientific footing by disproving the idea of a magic fluid being its cause.
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