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  • Neuroscience
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Current definitions of hypnosis often overlook the induction phase's full scope.
  • A work-sample perspective offers a broader understanding of the induction process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a work-sample perspective on hypnosis induction.
  • To explore how the induction phase influences subsequent hypnotic responses.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of hypnosis induction.
  • Discussion of four key mechanisms through which induction affects hypnotic responses.

Main Results:

  • The induction phase is characterized as a stage-setting period before therapeutic or research-relevant suggestions.
  • Induction can inform participants about expected behaviors and interactions.
  • Induction may include meta-suggestions to boost responsiveness to later suggestions.
  • Induction facilitates a transition for new behaviors and experiences.

Conclusions:

  • The induction phase is critical for shaping the overall hypnotic experience.
  • Future research should investigate hypnosis styles, attentional changes, and ritualistic induction elements.