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Advancing Research and Practice: The Revised APA Division 30 Definition of Hypnosis
Gary R Elkins1, Arreed F Barabasz, James R Council
1a Baylor University , Waco , Texas , USA.
The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|May 1, 2015
Summary
A new definition of hypnosis was developed by the American Psychological Association to be concise and allow for diverse theoretical mechanisms. This advancement aims to guide future hypnosis research and clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Hypnosis Research
Background:
- The Society of Psychological Hypnosis (Division 30 of the APA) identified a need for a updated, standardized definition of hypnosis.
- Existing definitions may have lacked conciseness or flexibility for diverse theoretical perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the history, rationale, and guidelines behind the development of a new definition of hypnosis.
- To provide clear definitions for hypnosis and related terms like hypnotic induction, hypnotizability, and hypnotherapy.
Main Methods:
- A consensus-driven process by the Society of Psychological Hypnosis.
- Development focused on creating a definition that is concise, heuristic, and open to empirical investigation of mechanisms.
Main Results:
- A new, comprehensive definition of hypnosis is presented.
- Definitions for hypnotic induction, hypnotizability, and hypnotherapy are also provided within the article.
Conclusions:
- The new definitions offer a foundation for advancing hypnosis research and clinical practice.
- The heuristic nature of the definition encourages further empirical study into the mechanisms of hypnosis.
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