Presentation
Ninety-eight percent of words were presented within a bispectral index range of 40-60, with values averaging 48.8 (SD = 5.7) during word presentation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] used for presentation during surgery. [anesthesiology.pubs.asahq.org]
Summary: The present dataset is related to our study that follows Mazzoni et al. (2013) ideas theorizing a minimal hypnotic state design consisting of contrasting the 'normal' alert state versus 'neutral' hypnosis our data can help to reveal connectivity [fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org]
Neurologic
- Nystagmus
We used a factorial 2 (high vs. low hypnotizability) x 2 (hypnosis vs. resting conditions) counterbalanced order design with these eye-tracking tasks: Fixation, Saccade, Optokinetic nystagmus (OKN), Smooth pursuit, and Antisaccade (the first three tasks [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The pattern of eye-movements of TS-H in the hypnosis condition in the Partial Field Optokinetic Nystagmus (OKN) task. [journals.plos.org]
- Automatic Behavior
The Subconscious part of the mind, or the Inner Mind, controls all of our living functions that keep us alive, as well as all of our automatic behavior patterns. But, the Subconscious is not as easily communicated with as is the Conscious Mind. [hypnosishelpcenter.net]
Treatment
“Hypnosis,” as defined by statute, only applies to hypnosis “used in the treatment of any human ill, disease, injury, or for any other therapeutic purpose.” [hypnotherapistsunion.org]
Hypnosis also may be a less effective form of therapy than other more traditional treatments, such as medication, for psychiatric disorders. [webmd.com]
Hypnotherapy—or medical hypnosis—has a long history as a controversial treatment for physical and psychiatric ailments. [news.psu.edu]
Researchers also study the value of hypnosis in the treatment of physical and psychological problems. How can a treatment aimed at your mind affect your body? The body responds physically to thoughts. [nchypnosis.org]
While hypnosis was more successful than no treatment, it was generally equivalent to other smoking-cessation methods. [apa.org]
Prevention
Illinois Statute: ”Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent a person from practicing hypnosis without a license issued under this Act provided that the person (1) does not otherwise engage in the practice of clinical psychology including, but [hypnotherapistsunion.org]
It is not our purpose to review this work here but differences in method, inconsistent findings and the absence of replication prevent any firm conclusion being drawn ( Lynn et al., 2007 ). [frontiersin.org]