Language, mysticism, and hypnotizability: a brief communication.
The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis 2008 Peter J Adams
People attempting to communicate religious and mystical experiences tend to use the same language strategies employed in inducing hypnotic trance. Both incorporate vague language that provides receptive listeners the opportunity to insert their own content. This study examines whether people who have had mystical or religious experiences are also more likely to respond to the language of...