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Imagination and dissociation in hypnotic responding.

K S Bowers1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

A neodissociative model better explains hypnosis by distinguishing automatic from intentional actions. This approach highlights dissociated control in high hypnotizables, offering a nuanced view of hypnotic responsiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • The neodissociative model offers a more comprehensive framework for understanding hypnosis and general human behavior than social-psychological models.
  • Critiques Coe's (1992) model for not differentiating between behavior serving a purpose and behavior performed intentionally, a distinction crucial for understanding dissociation.

Discussion:

  • Goal-directed fantasies have limited capacity to mediate hypnotic responses and do not fully explain the nonvolitional nature of hypnotic experiences.
  • Hypnotic ability is not unidimensional; compliance and social influence better explain responsiveness in low hypnotizables.
  • High hypnotizables exhibit responsiveness likely due to dissociated control, where suggestions directly activate cognitive subsystems, minimizing conscious effort and creating a sense of nonvolition.

Key Insights:

  • The distinction between automatic and strategic enactment is vital for understanding hypnosis.
  • Hypnotic responsiveness in high hypnotizables stems from dissociated control, not solely goal-directed fantasies.
  • Goal-directed fantasies often mark dissociated control rather than mediate hypnotic effects.

Outlook:

  • Further research into neodissociation can refine our understanding of consciousness and voluntary control.
  • Exploring the neural underpinnings of dissociated control in high hypnotizables is a promising avenue.
  • This model provides a foundation for developing more targeted interventions for conditions involving altered states of consciousness.

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