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Autobiographical remembering and forgetting: what can hypnosis tell us?
1School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. A.Barnier@unsw.edu.au
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
|December 20, 1999
Summary
Hypnosis research illuminates the reconstructive nature of autobiographical memory and its link to self-identity. Further studies can enhance our understanding of personal recollection and its accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
Background:
- Autobiographical memory is reconstructive, linked to self-identity, and varies in accessibility.
- Hypnosis research has primarily explored the reconstructive nature of personal memory.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine hypnosis research contributions to understanding autobiographical memory.
- To identify future avenues for hypnosis research in personal recollection.
Main Methods:
- Review of selected hypnosis research on autobiographical memory.
- Analysis of existing studies and suggestion of new research directions.
Main Results:
- Hypnosis research offers insights into the reconstructive aspects of autobiographical memory.
- Identified potential for hypnosis to further elucidate memory's nature and function.
Conclusions:
- Hypnosis research has significant, yet underexplored, potential for understanding autobiographical memory.
- Researchers should actively demonstrate the relevance and impact of hypnosis in memory studies.