PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Dissociation is a split in the mind in which there can be two independent streams of consciousness occurring at the same time, allowing some thoughts and behaviors to occur simultaneously with others.

Detailed explanation-2: -In K. S. Bowers’s (1992) dissociated control theory, hypnotic inductions are hypothesized to weaken frontal control of behavioral schemas, thereby allowing direct activation of behavior by the hypnotist’s suggestions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Participants were told that they would not feel any pain, but that they could press a button if they did; Although they reported feeling no pain, they actually pressed the button, suggesting a dissociation of consciousness in the hypnotic state (Hilgard & Hilgard, 1994).

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the first theories of hypnosis was proposed by Ernest Hilgard in the 1950s. His theory has become known as the Divided Consciousness Theory of hypnosis. It states that hypnosis produces a split in consciousness such that one aspect of consciousness is unaware of what other parts of consciousness are doing.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dissociative disorders: Disorders characterized by a disconnection from one’s identity. Depersonalization/derealization disorder: A disorder characterized by feelings of detachment from oneself and/or one’s environment.