Bibliograph

Captive minds, hypnosis and beyond, Written and edited by David Wilson

Type

Label

Captive minds, hypnosis and beyond, Written and edited by David Wilson

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

High SchoolAdult

Main title

Captive minds

Medium

electronic resource

Oclc number

867540550

Responsibility statement

Written and edited by David Wilson

Runtime

Series statement

Filmakers library online

Sub title

hypnosis and beyond

Summary

How do cults hold on to their disciples? How do the Marines command such loyalty? Why do Jesuit priests submit to a lifetime of strict authority? This film explains how long-term conditioning takes place and shows that the indoctrination methods of disparate institutions are surprisingly similar. Recruits are isolated and worked to exhaustion. Confused and frightened, they readily submit to a leader, be it guru, fuhrer or sergeant. The film shows how the power of suggestion influences behavior. Hypnosis, for example, may lead to short-term change; other psychotherapies may alter behavior for an extended time. Captive Minds reminds us that we are all vulnerable to psychological manipulation

Target audience

general

Technique

live action

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