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Do Subliminal Tapes Work?

Subliminal tapes are a form of hypnosis, and can reach the subconscious mind with words combined with soothing sounds. Their purpose is to change certain negative behaviors and augment positive ones in listeners through repeated playbacks.

  1. Features

    • Subliminal tapes usually contain sounds of nature with affirmations that are not easily heard. The affirmations can sometimes be heard as a whisper.

    Types

    • There are subliminal tapes for smoking cessation, weight loss, confidence-building and sports performance enhancement.

    Theories/Speculation

    • According to guide-to-self-help-techniques.com, subliminal tapes that are goal-related are allegedly more effective because of the user's need to succeed at the chosen goal (see Resources).

    Potential

    • The potential for success is based on the users' expectations and openness to the idea that the method will work for them, as well as the quality of the tapes, according to guide-to-self-help-techniques.com (see Resources).

    Misconceptions

    • Although distributors of subliminal tapes profess their effectiveness, there is no scientific evidence that subliminal tapes are effective (see Resources).

    Time Frame

    • According to guide-to-self-help-techniques.com, subliminal tapes must be used consistently and for at least three months for results to be seen, and results will vary among users (see Resources).

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