Hypnosis and belief: A review of hypnotic delusions |
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| Affiliation: | 2. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tübingen, Germany;1. Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London, LewishamWay, New Cross, London SE14 6NW, UK;2. Laboratory of Medical Physics, Department of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece;3. Centre de Recherche de l''Hôpital Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, Canada;4. Department of Applied Psychology, New York University, United States;5. The Virtual Reality and NeuroCognition Laboratory, Technion, Israel Institute of Science, Israel;6. Department of Fundamental Neurosciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland |
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| Abstract: | Hypnosis can create temporary, but highly compelling alterations in belief. As such, it can be used to model many aspects of clinical delusions in the laboratory. This approach allows researchers to recreate features of delusions on demand and examine underlying processes with a high level of experimental control. This paper reviews studies that have used hypnosis to model delusions in this way. First, the paper reviews studies that have focused on reproducing the surface features of delusions, such as their high levels of subjective conviction and strong resistance to counter-evidence. Second, the paper reviews studies that have focused on modelling underlying processes of delusions, including anomalous experiences or cognitive deficits that underpin specific delusional beliefs. Finally, the paper evaluates this body of research as a whole. The paper discusses advantages and limitations of using hypnotic models to study delusions and suggests some directions for future research. |
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| Keywords: | Belief Belief formation Delusion Hypnosis Hypnotic analogue Hypnotic suggestion Instrumental hypnosis Review |
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