title: The clinical importance of sociocognitive models of hypnosis: response set theory and Milton Erickson's strategic interventions.
abstract: This article documents the contributions and clinical relevance of influential sociocognitive models of hypnosis. We argue that an appreciation of the influence and interplay of sociocognitive constructs, combined with a knowledge of basic research findings, can contribute to sound clinical practice. This article extends previous statements of response set theory (e.g., Kirsch & Lynn, 1998, 1999; Lynn, 1998) by further elucidating the social and cognitive underpinnings of how response sets are established, maintained, and strengthened. It does so by providing a scientific rationale for Milton H. Erickson's most prominent strategic interventions.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Department, State University of New York at Binghamton 13902, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lynn
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Sherman
mesh_terms: D003071:Cognition; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D008602:Mental Healing; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012106:Research; D012718:Set, Psychology; D013404:Suggestion; D016896:Treatment Outcome