The Nature of Hypnosis and Other Altered States of Consciousness: An Ego Psychological Theory 1
July 12, 2017 E. Fromm
Many states of consciousness exist and are being investigated scientifically. They range from hyper-alert waking states to the deepest stages of sleep and anesthesia. An altered state of consciousness (ASC) is a cognitive state different from the waking state. This chapter focuses on to five types of ASCs: hypnosis, daydreaming, ASCs induced by psychedelic drugs, meditative states, and the...