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Contents:
1. What is hypnosis? How
did the various concepts of hypnosis evolve?
Hypnosis arose out of an operator-assisted altered state induction
model.
The
cultural origins of the concept of hypnosis
The
scientific deconstruction of hypnosis
2. What is hypnotic
trance? Does it provide unusual physical or mental capacities ?
"Trance" descriptive or misleading?
Are
there potential clues in 'trance logic?'
So
what is trance logic?
Criticism of trance logic.
Trance as distinct from sleep or stupor.
"Trance Reflex" and the appearance of stupor.
Evidence of enhanced functioning following suggestion?
"Mind and Body" in modern
medicine.
Hypermnesia, perceptual
distortions, hallucinations, eidetic imagery.
Posthypnotic suggestion and
amnesia.
Pain control (analgesia
and anesthesia).
Dermatological responses.
Control of bleeding.
Cognition and learning.
Enhanced strength or
dexterity.
Immune Response
Highly extraordinary experiences while under hypnosis.
Bizarre remembrances under
hypnosis
Psychic phenomena under
hypnosis
Experiences of
extraordinary personal significance
3.
How reliable are things remembered under hypnosis?
4. Can anyone be
hypnotized or only certain people? The search for the 'hypnotizability
trait.
Hypnotizability
The
"Fantasy Prone Personality"
Can
hypnotizability be modified?
5. Can I be hypnotized
against my will, or forced to do things I wouldn't ordinarily do?
Hypnosis, volition, and mind control.
Is
the hypnotist in control of me?
Voluntary vs. Involuntary
Conscious vs. Unconscious
6. What should I read to
learn more ?
A selected bibliography on hypnosis and related
topics in science and philosophy of science.
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