| Abstract: | Discusses the domain of hypnotic behavior and presents the controversy between clinical and experimental hypnotists concerning the modification of the ability to be hypnotized. 4 sections deal with the evidence demonstrating that responsiveness to hypnosis can be meaningfully altered. Modification studies are discussed in relation to sensory alterations, hypnotic set and environmental setting situational variations, training experiences in nonhypnotic behavior, and training in hypnotic behavior. Persistent hypnotic performance alterations are differentiated from transitory changes. An attempt is made to synthesize the findings, and possible approaches in future investigation are discussed. (51/2 p ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
