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Lynn, Steven Jay; Kirsch, Irving; Terhune, Devin B.; Green, Joseph P. – Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2020
We present 21 prominent myths and misconceptions about hypnosis in order to promulgate accurate information and to highlight questions for future research. We argue that these myths and misconceptions have (a) fostered a skewed and stereotyped view of hypnosis among the lay public, (b) discouraged participant involvement in potentially helpful…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Hypnosis, Accuracy, Information Sources
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Lynn, Steven Jay; And Others – Psychological Review, 1990
A framework for understanding involuntary experiences which draws from social, psychological and cognitive perspectives on hypnotic responding is presented. Five reasons are suggested to reject the hypothesis that hypnotic responding is automatic and involuntary. (SLD)
Descriptors: Experience, Hypnosis, Models, Psychotherapy