Direct Suggestion is a direct form of suggestion to the hypnotized person, with him or her being aware of.
An example is “You are now going to close your eyes on the count of three.”
Indirect Suggestion is a suggestion made with the hypnotized person, with him or her being unaware of.
An example is “One is always feeling good when one is at a relaxed state.” In this statement, “One” is mentioned to refer to anyone and not directed at the person. Nevertheless, he will still feel himself as part of the “One”.
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