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Understanding hypnosis : theory, scope and potential /

"The book presents a comprehensive theory of hypnosis one that encompasses and may even surpass all previous theories. It is a rational scientific explanation of hypnosis that explains the hypnotic induction process as well as hypnotic and post-hypnotic phenomena in terms of principles if condi...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Barrios, Alfred A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2009.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Hypnotherapy : a reappraisal
  • Overview of my theory of hypnosis
  • Comparison with other theories
  • Support for the theory
  • Methodological shortcomings of many hypnosis experiments and how to prevent them
  • How the theory leads to further understanding of a number of areas : the hallucinogens, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, biofeedback, learning theory, and the placebo
  • How the theory also leads to natural explanations for religious phenomena
  • Developing more effective methods of hypnotic induction and post-hypnotic suggestion
  • The development of self-programmed control and its positive application in : education, welfare, medicine, industry, and drug rehabilitation.