title: [The hypnotic state: a psychophysiologic dimension or a useless concept?].
abstract: On the basis of his "cognitive behavioural alternative" view-point Barber has attempted to deny the hypnotic state as a psychophysical dimension necessary for the creation of recognised hypnotic behaviour. After an analysis of the definitions presented by those who believe hypnosis to be a "psychophysical state" and the contrary views of Barber, it is pointed out that both agree on its function, namely (hypnotic behaviour) = f (ideoplastic monoideism). The concept of hypnosis as "a special participatory state" (as defined in 1975), as a psychophysical state of being and acting in which focalised mental activity permits behaviour and experiences impossible in other conditions is therefore thought to be valuable.
mesh_terms: D001519:Behavior; D003243:Consciousness; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D007092:Imagination
vernacular_title: Lo "stato ipnotico": dimensione psicofisica o concetto inutile?