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Direct comparisons between hypnosis and meditation: A mini-review.
Gabriele Penazzi1, Nicola De Pisapia1
1Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Rovereto (TN), Italy.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 1, 2022
Summary
Hypnosis and meditation share similarities but also have distinct features. More research is needed to fully understand these non-ordinary states of consciousness and their differences.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Hypnosis and meditation are non-ordinary states of consciousness.
- Both share phenomenological and neurophysiological similarities.
- Their comparison is gaining scientific interest.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the classification of hypnosis and meditation.
- To discuss studies directly comparing these two states.
- To highlight the need for further research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies.
- Analysis of phenomenological and neurophysiological data.
- Classification of non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Main Results:
- Some studies suggest hypnosis and meditation are distinct.
- Other studies emphasize their similarities.
- Direct comparative experiments are scarce, and no consensus exists.
Conclusions:
- Hypnosis and meditation research is in its early stages.
- Direct comparison could offer insights into consciousness, attention, metacognition, and executive control.
- Further research is crucial to establish consensus.
