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Ernest Hilgard

Ernest Hilgard was an American psychologist from the 20th century. He studied how people learn and remember things. He was also interested in how people experience pain and how they can best be helped to manage it. Hilgard also wrote a lot about hypnosis, and how it can be used to help people overcome certain problems. His research and ideas have helped other psychologists and doctors understand how to help people learn and overcome their difficulties.