Attention binds psychology to the techniques of neuroscience and exemplifies the links between brain and behavior. Associated with attentional networks, at least 3 brain modules govern control processes by drawing on disparate functional neuroanatomy, neuromodulators, and psychological substrates. Guided by data-driven brain theories, researchers have related specific genetic polymorphisms to well-defined phenotypes, including those associated with different attentional efficiencies and hypnosis. Because attention can modulate both cognitive and affective processes, genetic assays together with neuroimaging data have begun to elucidate individual differences. Findings from genetic assays of both attention and hypnotizability pave the way to answering questions such as how high hypnotizable individuals may differ from less-hypnotizable persons. These exploratory findings may extend to the identification of placebo responders.

Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2008 Jan;56(1):99-116.

Raz A.

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York, USA.

Posted: 01/27/2008



This article provided by The International Hypnosis Research Institute.

Enter your email address to subscribe to the IHRI Newsletter.

Sleep Talking No More! Sleep Talking NO MORE! This hypnosis session can eliminate sleep talking because it works directly with the inner mind, where your dreams and talking take place.

Banish Post Natal Depression Become the mother that you want to be with feelings of confidence, enjoyment, and relaxation. This hypnosis session is designed to assist you with coping with the feelings associated with postnatal depression.

Manage Morning Sickness Use the Power of Your Mind to Naturally Treat Morning Sicknes! This hypnosis session helps soothe this experience as you begin to experience less anxiety and discomfort by gently handling the reality of morning sickness.