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“So, can I be hypnotized?” That’s the question I hear most when people find out what I do. For most people, the answer is yes. This quiz collects the questions I often ask to get a sense of how easily that will happen for you. It’s a quick, informal guide, not a clinical test.
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What makes the difference
What affects how easily you go into hypnosis
Being easy to hypnotize has nothing to do with being gullible or weak-willed. These are the things that tend to matter most.
Absorption
People who easily get lost in a book, a film or a daydream often find hypnosis comes naturally. See how your attention works →
Trust and comfort
Feeling safe with your hypnotherapist and knowing what to expect makes it much easier to relax and let go. About Rob and his training →
Motivation and expectations
Wanting the result and expecting hypnosis to work both help. Hypnosis is something you do, not something done to you. Check your readiness →
The right style of suggestion
Analytical suggestibles respond best to indirect suggestions; Physical suggestibles to direct ones. Find your style →
Go deeper
Want a more detailed answer?
These free assessments look at your hypnotic style in more depth, each with a personalized result.
Trance Receptivity Index
How ready you are for hypnosis across seven areas. 15 questions, about 5 minutes.
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Focus and Trance State Profile
How your attention works and your natural routes into trance. 18 questions, about 5 minutes.
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Mind’s Eye Test
How vividly you imagine sights, sounds, touch and taste, from aphantasia to hyperphantasia, plus synesthesia. 28 questions, about 6 minutes.
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Suggestibility Test
Dr. John Kappas’ questionnaire: are you Analytical, Physical or in between?
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Spiegel Eye Roll Test
The classic eye roll test, and what it can and can’t tell you about hypnosis. Try it right now.
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The Lemon Test
A short guided imagination exercise that shows how your mind and body respond to suggestion.
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Common questions
Can you be hypnotized? Quick answers
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Most people can experience hypnosis to some degree. Responsiveness varies from person to person. Most people fall in the middle range, a smaller group respond very strongly, and a few respond very little.
Does being easy to hypnotize mean I’m gullible?
No. It has nothing to do with being gullible or weak-willed. People who get absorbed in a book or a daydream, feel comfortable, and expect it to work tend to respond well.
How accurate is this quiz?
It’s a quick, informal guide, not a clinical test. It’s built from the questions I often ask new clients. For a more detailed picture, try the Trance Receptivity Index or the Focus and Trance State Profile.
Can a hypnotist make me do something I don’t want to do?
No. Hypnosis is something you do, not something done to you. You stay aware and in control the whole time.
What if I score low?
A low score doesn’t mean you can’t be hypnotized. It’s a snapshot, not a verdict. A skilled hypnotherapist adapts the approach to you, which is why most people can benefit.
Do I have to enter my email?
No. Your results appear on screen when you finish. If you want a copy emailed to you, you can enter an email address in the quiz. It’s optional, and it’s the only way to get a copy sent to you, so take a screenshot if you skip it. Where are my quiz results?
How long does the quiz take?
Twelve questions, usually under three minutes. A few of them are tiny experiments you try for a few seconds.
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