Quantitative and qualitative research in hypnosis: a commentary on Woodard.
Psychological Reports August 1, 2005 DOI: 10.2466/pr0.97.1.101-106 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Qualitative Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that Snygg and Combs' theory and Phenomenology provide different philosophical interpretations of the 'Phenomenal Field' in hypnosis, with the former rooted in Gestalt psychology and Cartesian dualism and the latter maintaining the unity of quality and quantity within consciousness. |
Abstract
In recent articles Woodard extended the Snygg and Combs theory of "Perceptually Oriented Hypnosis" to effect a rapprochement with a Phenomenology of Hypnosis. Both use the "Phenomenal Field" of consciousness, but they provide different interpretations and approaches to the essence of hypnosis. Snygg and Combs were heavily reliant on Gestalt psychology with a Cartesian dualism while Phenomenology maintains the unity of quality and quantity within consciousness. This commentary presents the philosophical basis for the two methods used to arrive at the essence of hypnosis in clinical practice.