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Trance logic in hypnosis and imagination.

K M McConkey¹, R A Bryant, B C Bibb

¹School of Behavioural Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Journal of Abnormal Psychology

|November 1, 1991

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Trance logic, the acceptance of illogical ideas, was studied in hypnosis and imagination. Subjects experiencing age regression showed more trance logic, especially when deeply engaged, compared to hallucination.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Cognitive Science
Hypnosis Research

Background:

Trance logic describes the tolerance of logical incongruity during altered states of consciousness.
Understanding trance logic is crucial for interpreting subjective experiences in hypnosis and imagination.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate trance logic in the contexts of age regression and hallucination.
To examine the role of hypnosis and imagery ability in modulating trance logic.

Main Methods:

Two experiments were conducted, one using a real-simulating model of hypnosis and another adapting it to an imagination context.
Subjects included varying levels of hypnotizability and imagery ability.
The experiential analysis technique was used to assess subjects' subjective experiences.

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Main Results:

Subjects who experienced their hypnosis as more real than simulating demonstrated trance logic during age regression.
No significant differences in trance logic were found between groups during hallucination.
These patterns were consistent across both hypnosis and imagination contexts.

Conclusions:

The degree of belief and completeness in age regression or hallucination may influence the manifestation of trance logic.
Investigating trance logic from the subject's perspective is essential for a comprehensive understanding.