CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST EXAM
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Hypnotherapy is best defined as
A. A state of unconsciousness
B. Sleep induced by suggestion
C. A therapeutic use of guided relaxation and focused attention
D. Mind control
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypnotherapy involves focused attention and increased suggestibility,
not unconsciousness or mind control.
2. During hypnosis, the client is
A. Unaware of surroundings
B. Controlled by the hypnotherapist
C. Unable to reject suggestions
D. Fully capable of hearing and choosing responses
Answer: D
Rationale: Clients remain aware and retain control during hypnosis.
3. The hypnotic state is most similar to
A. Deep sleep
B. Coma
, C. Daydreaming or focused concentration
D. Anesthetic sedation
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypnosis resembles a naturally occurring focused mental state.
4. Which brainwave pattern is commonly associated with hypnosis?
A. Beta
B. Gamma
C. Alpha and Theta
D. Delta
Answer: C
Rationale: Alpha and theta waves are linked to relaxation and heightened
suggestibility.
5. Suggestibility refers to
A. Weak-mindedness
B. Loss of willpower
C. Responsiveness to ideas and imagery
D. Memory loss
Answer: C
Rationale: Suggestibility is a normal human trait related to imagination and
focus.
6. The primary goal of induction is to
A. Put the client to sleep
B. Test compliance
C. Guide the client into a hypnotic state
D. Analyze personality
, Answer: C
Rationale: Induction facilitates relaxation and focused attention.
7. A rapid induction is best used when the client
A. Is fearful
B. Has trauma history
C. Is motivated and experienced
D. Is resistant
Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid inductions work best with cooperative, prepared clients.
8. Progressive muscle relaxation is an example of
A. Shock induction
B. Confusion technique
C. Standard relaxation induction
D. Awakening method
Answer: C
Rationale: It uses gradual physical relaxation to induce hypnosis.
9. Deepening techniques are used to
A. End hypnosis
B. Test suggestibility
C. Enhance depth of trance
D. Diagnose disorders
Answer: C
Rationale: Deepeners increase relaxation and focus after induction.
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Hypnotherapy is best defined as
A. A state of unconsciousness
B. Sleep induced by suggestion
C. A therapeutic use of guided relaxation and focused attention
D. Mind control
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypnotherapy involves focused attention and increased suggestibility,
not unconsciousness or mind control.
2. During hypnosis, the client is
A. Unaware of surroundings
B. Controlled by the hypnotherapist
C. Unable to reject suggestions
D. Fully capable of hearing and choosing responses
Answer: D
Rationale: Clients remain aware and retain control during hypnosis.
3. The hypnotic state is most similar to
A. Deep sleep
B. Coma
, C. Daydreaming or focused concentration
D. Anesthetic sedation
Answer: C
Rationale: Hypnosis resembles a naturally occurring focused mental state.
4. Which brainwave pattern is commonly associated with hypnosis?
A. Beta
B. Gamma
C. Alpha and Theta
D. Delta
Answer: C
Rationale: Alpha and theta waves are linked to relaxation and heightened
suggestibility.
5. Suggestibility refers to
A. Weak-mindedness
B. Loss of willpower
C. Responsiveness to ideas and imagery
D. Memory loss
Answer: C
Rationale: Suggestibility is a normal human trait related to imagination and
focus.
6. The primary goal of induction is to
A. Put the client to sleep
B. Test compliance
C. Guide the client into a hypnotic state
D. Analyze personality
, Answer: C
Rationale: Induction facilitates relaxation and focused attention.
7. A rapid induction is best used when the client
A. Is fearful
B. Has trauma history
C. Is motivated and experienced
D. Is resistant
Answer: C
Rationale: Rapid inductions work best with cooperative, prepared clients.
8. Progressive muscle relaxation is an example of
A. Shock induction
B. Confusion technique
C. Standard relaxation induction
D. Awakening method
Answer: C
Rationale: It uses gradual physical relaxation to induce hypnosis.
9. Deepening techniques are used to
A. End hypnosis
B. Test suggestibility
C. Enhance depth of trance
D. Diagnose disorders
Answer: C
Rationale: Deepeners increase relaxation and focus after induction.
