Spanos (Nicholas Spanos)

Nicholas Spanos was a psychologist known for his work on hypnosis and human suggestibility. He studied how people's perceptions and behaviors can be influenced by suggestion, often exploring how individuals respond differently under hypnosis. Spanos emphasized that hypnosis isn't a special state of mind but a complex social and psychological process involving attitude, expectations, and context. His research helped clarify that responses during hypnosis are influenced by individual differences and the power of suggestion, rather than being due to e Characteristics of an altered state. His work advanced understanding of consciousness, perception, and social influence.