ABSTRACT
The neurophysiology of the brain in hypnosis is clearly a fascinating realm of inquiry. How the brain functions in response to suggestion, which parts of the brain “light up” with increased neural activity under suggested conditions, and how brain waves can be deliberately conditioned through structured training experiences all represent intriguing frontiers of exploration into human consciousness. To the clinician wanting to apply hypnosis in treatment, however, the more immediate consideration is how a person’s brain gives rise to a person’s mind. What characteristics of mental functioning influence people’s ability to respond meaningfully to hypnosis?
