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THE HYSTEROID ASPECTS OF HYPNOSIS

Published Online:https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.11.916

The hypnotized subject still retains some power to defend himself. The explanation of many of the hysteroid aspects of hypnotic behavior is found in terms of ego defense. The hypnotized subject tends to act in a way which he believes a hypnotized person does act. This tendency may be further elaborated into a purposeful hysteric defense.

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