The answer is hypnosis.
Stage 4 sleep, also known as deep sleep or slow-wave sleep, is a phase of the sleep cycle characterized by delta waves. During this stage, the body is in a state of rest and recovery, and it is difficult to wake someone up. It is not associated with a trancelike state where a person responds to suggestions.
Hypnosis is a trancelike state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, often accompanied by deep relaxation. In this state, individuals are more open to suggestions, which can be used for therapeutic purposes, such as pain management or behavior modification.
A coma is a state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened and does not respond to stimuli, including suggestions. It is a medical condition resulting from severe brain injury or illness.
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses techniques such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. While it can lead to a relaxed state, it does not typically involve responding to suggestions in the way hypnosis does.