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American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis Volume 57, 2015 - Issue 4: APA Division 30’s New Definition of Hypnosis
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Advancing Research and Practice: The Revised APA Division 30 Definition of Hypnosis

Gary R. ElkinsBaylor University, Waco, Texas, USACorrespondence[email protected]
,
Arreed F. BarabaszWashington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA
,
James R. CouncilNorth Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
&
David SpiegelStanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
Pages 378-385 | Published online: 07 Apr 2015

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