The article reviews the current knowledge regarding altered states of consciousness
(ASC)(a) occurring spontaneously,(b) evoked by physical and physiological stimulation,(c) …

The adverse sequalae of inadequate pain control in the burn population have been long
recognised, yet control of pain remains inadequate globally. The dynamic evolution of burn …

A new edition of Wegner's classic and controversial work, arguing that conscious will simply
reminds of us the authorship of our actions. Do we consciously cause our actions, or do they …

Rationale Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) has a history of use as a psychotherapeutic aid
in the treatment of mood disorders and addiction, and it was also explored as an enhancer …

Understanding Consciousness, 2nd Edition provides a unique survey and evaluation of
consciousness studies, along with an original analysis of consciousness that combines …

Chronic pain is common, and the available treatments do not provide adequate relief for
most patients. Neuromodulatory interventions that modify brain processes underlying the …

Control and awareness seem intimately related (eg Norman and Shallice 1986; Jacoby
1991). Of course, some forms of control occur quite unconsciously (plausibly, for example …

INTRODUCTION: According to the cold control theory of hypnosis (Dienes and Perner,
2007), hypnotic response occurs because of inaccurate higher order thoughts of intending …

The neurophysiological substrates of hypnosis have been subject to speculation since the
phenomenon got its name. Until recently, much of this research has been geared toward …

There are many similarities between the symptoms of conversion hysteria and phenomena
produced in hypnotic contexts. This paper reviews some of those similarities and considers …