The discussion centers on the potential for hypnosis to alter sexual orientation, specifically the possibility of heterosexual individuals becoming asexual. Participants question the efficacy of hypnosis, citing its ability to induce significant psychological changes, as evidenced by research indicating that highly hypnotizable subjects experience alterations in brain function. The conversation highlights the complexity of sexual attraction, which is influenced by both biological and psychological factors, and raises the question of whether psychological methods can effectively modify deep-rooted sexual preferences.
PREREQUISITESThis discussion is beneficial for psychologists, sexologists, and researchers interested in the interplay between hypnosis and sexual orientation, as well as individuals exploring the psychological aspects of sexuality.
CONCLUSIONS: Among highly hypnotizable subjects, observed changes in subjective experience achieved during hypnosis were reflected by changes in brain function similar to those that occur in perception. These findings support the claim that hypnosis is a psychological state with distinct neural correlates and is not just the result of adopting a role.
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