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Out-of-body experiences in the context of hypnosis: Phenomenology, methodology, and neurophysiology.

Terhune, Devin LU and Cardeña, Etzel LU orcid (2009) p.89-104
Abstract
Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) are characterized by disruptions between normally integrated subsystems that modulate the visuo-spatial representation of embodied consciousness. Similar disruptions in the coordination of cognitive processes, and corresponding alterations in cortical functional connectivity, have been observed in highly suggestible individuals following a hypnotic induction and after specific hypnotic suggestions. Such individuals more frequently report OBEs during their daily lives and spontaneously following a hypnotic induction than those who are low in suggestibility. They are also capable of experiencing OBEs following corresponding hypnotic suggestions. We present a review and theoretical integration of the... (More)
Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) are characterized by disruptions between normally integrated subsystems that modulate the visuo-spatial representation of embodied consciousness. Similar disruptions in the coordination of cognitive processes, and corresponding alterations in cortical functional connectivity, have been observed in highly suggestible individuals following a hypnotic induction and after specific hypnotic suggestions. Such individuals more frequently report OBEs during their daily lives and spontaneously following a hypnotic induction than those who are low in suggestibility. They are also capable of experiencing OBEs following corresponding hypnotic suggestions. We present a review and theoretical integration of the phenomenology and neurophysiology of spontaneous and experimentally-induced OBEs during hypnosis and conclude by arguing for the utility of hypnosis as an instrumental method for the experimental induction and manipulation of these experiences. (Less)
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hypnosis, out of body experiences, anomalous experiences, altered states of consciousness, consciousness
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Psychological Scientific Perspectives On Out Of Body And Near Death Experiences
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Murray, Craig
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89 - 104
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
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English
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  author       = {{Terhune, Devin and Cardeña, Etzel}},
  booktitle    = {{Psychological Scientific Perspectives On Out Of Body And Near Death Experiences}},
  editor       = {{Murray, Craig}},
  keywords     = {{hypnosis; out of body experiences; anomalous experiences; altered states of consciousness; consciousness}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  pages        = {{89--104}},
  publisher    = {{Nova Science Publishers, Inc.}},
  title        = {{Out-of-body experiences in the context of hypnosis: Phenomenology, methodology, and neurophysiology.}},
  year         = {{2009}},
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