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A Working Hypothesis as to the Nature of Hypnosis

A Working Hypothesis as to the Nature of Hypnosis Abstract For half a century and more there has been a great deal written on the description of hypnotic phenomena. Since the last world war, techniques in hypnoanalysis have been described and hypnosis has become a means in helping the patient to insight. Nevertheless, there has been a conspicuous dearth of significant papers relating to the nature of hypnosis itself. It is assumed that the real nature of hypnosis is at present unknown. This paper is offered as a working hypothesis. If it should prove untenable, it may still serve a useful purpose in diverting attention from the description of hypnotic phenomena to further inquiry as to the essential nature of the hypnotic state. Past Theories of Hypnosis A very significant feature of the past theories of hypnosis is that each has seemed to explain very well some particular aspect of the hypnotic state. This even applies to Mesmer's theory of References 1. Ferenczi, S.: Further Contributions to Theory and Technique of Psycho-Analysis , translated by Jane Isabel Suttie, International Psycho-Analytical Library, No. 11, London, Hogarth Press, 1952, pp. 58-93. 2. Freud, S.: Group Psychology and the Analysis of the Ego , authorized translation by James Strachey, London, Hogarth Press, 1948, pp. 71-80. 3. Guze, H.: The Phylogeny of Hypnosis , J. Clin. & Exper. Hypnosis 1:41 ( (July) ) 1953. 4. Meares, A.: Hypnography—A Technique in Hypno-Analysis J. Ment. Sc. 100:965 ( (Oct.) ) 1954. 5. Meares, A.: A Dynamic Technique for the Induction of Hypnosis , M. J. Australia 1:644 ( (April 30) ), 1955. 6. Meares, A.: The Hysteroid Aspects of Hypnosis , Am. J. Psychiat. 112:916 ( (May) ) 1956. 7. Schneck, J.: A Theory of Hypnosis , J. Clin. & Exper. Hypnosis 1:16 ( (July) ) 1953. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png A.M.A. Archives of Neurology & Psychiatry American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1957 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0096-6886
DOI
10.1001/archneurpsyc.1957.02330350115018
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Abstract

Abstract For half a century and more there has been a great deal written on the description of hypnotic phenomena. Since the last world war, techniques in hypnoanalysis have been described and hypnosis has become a means in helping the patient to insight. Nevertheless, there has been a conspicuous dearth of significant papers relating to the nature of hypnosis itself. It is assumed that the real nature of hypnosis is at present unknown. This paper is offered as a working hypothesis. If it should prove untenable, it may still serve a useful purpose in diverting attention from the description of hypnotic phenomena to further inquiry as to the essential nature of the hypnotic state. Past Theories of Hypnosis A very significant feature of the past theories of hypnosis is that each has seemed to explain very well some particular aspect of the hypnotic state. This even applies to Mesmer's theory of References 1. Ferenczi, S.: Further Contributions to Theory and Technique of Psycho-Analysis , translated by Jane Isabel Suttie, International Psycho-Analytical Library, No. 11, London, Hogarth Press, 1952, pp. 58-93. 2. Freud, S.: Group Psychology and the Analysis of the Ego , authorized translation by James Strachey, London, Hogarth Press, 1948, pp. 71-80. 3. Guze, H.: The Phylogeny of Hypnosis , J. Clin. & Exper. Hypnosis 1:41 ( (July) ) 1953. 4. Meares, A.: Hypnography—A Technique in Hypno-Analysis J. Ment. Sc. 100:965 ( (Oct.) ) 1954. 5. Meares, A.: A Dynamic Technique for the Induction of Hypnosis , M. J. Australia 1:644 ( (April 30) ), 1955. 6. Meares, A.: The Hysteroid Aspects of Hypnosis , Am. J. Psychiat. 112:916 ( (May) ) 1956. 7. Schneck, J.: A Theory of Hypnosis , J. Clin. & Exper. Hypnosis 1:16 ( (July) ) 1953.

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A.M.A. Archives of Neurology & PsychiatryAmerican Medical Association

Published: May 1, 1957

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