An ego-psychological theory of altered states of consciousness
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis October 1, 1977 DOI: 10.1080/00207147708415992 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation Altered states of consciousness |
| Keywords | Hypnosis Consciousness Creativity Fantasy Psychotherapist Cognitive psychology Psychoanalysis |
| Citations | 39 |
| Key points | Proposes a new ego-psychological theory for understanding altered states of consciousness, focusing on dichotomies of ego functions and processes. |
Abstract
Abstract In this paper a new ego-psychological thmry is proposed for the understanding of altered stah of consciousness. The diehob mies of primary and secondary process, ego activity and ego receptivity, and automatization and de-automatization of ego functions in daydreaming, in the inspirational phase of creativity, in hypnosis, in psychedelic stabs, and in meditation are discussed; so are the roles of fantasy, imagery, and various forms of attention.