Hypnosis as a Way of Modulating Cognitive Control in Problem Solving

Student: Reshetnikov Mikhail

Supervisor: Vladimir Spiridonov

Educational Programme: Cognitive Sciences and Technologies: From Neuron to Cognition (Master)

Year of Graduation: 2018

In this study it is discussed how cognitive control affect solving insight problems and how different types of suggestions can affect solving dynamics. Suggestions are applied in different subject states, including hypnotic trance and relaxation. Aside from solving dynamics, experiencing insight was also taken into account.

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