Electrophysiological Alterations During Hypnosis for Ego-Enhancement: A Preliminary Investigation

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis,  Apr 2004  by Stevens, Larry,  Brady, Brian,  Goon, Angela,  Adams, Deanna,  Et al

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Larry Stevens

Brian Brady

Angela Goon

Deanna Adams

Jennifer Rebarchik

Lisa Gacula

Jeff Johnson

Chris Wright

Nicole Hank

Patrick McManus

LaraArsuffi

Lisa Morris

Sherri Verdugo

Northern Arizona University

Parts of this study were presented by Brian Brady as a part of a symposium on The Neurological Bases of Hypnosis at the 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting and Workshops on Clinical Hypnosis of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis held in Reno, Nevada, March 25-27, 2001. The authors sincerely appreciate the painstaking reviews and constructive recommendations of two anonymous reviewers and of the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis editor. Address correspondence to and request reprints from:

Larry C. Stevens, Ph.D.

Department of Psychology

NAU Box 15106

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona 86011

Larry.Stevens@nau.edu

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