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Irving Kirsch

Aug 14, 2026

Abstract

Irving Kirsch — psychologist known for placebo and hypnosis research; argues hypnotic response follows response expectancy rather than a special altered state. Start from Autohypnosis.

By this author

  • Essentials of Clinical Hypnosis (2006) — Evidence-based hypnosis manual with Steven Jay Lynn.
  • Clinical hypnosis as a nondeceptive placebo (1994) — Mechanism anchor on the Research shelf.

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