Neurophysiology and the Curative Possession Trance
The Chinese Case
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2478062 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tara L Avruskin (Harrison Medical Center, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1988 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 286-302 |
| Publication date | 1988-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Medical Anthropology Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0745-5194 • E-ISSN: 1548-1387 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1525/maq.1988.2.3.02a00070 |
| OpenAlex | W2122808004 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 19 |
Spirit possession healing in prerevolutionary China serves as an example of the more general phenomenon of possession trance. After examining universal features of this form of healing, as revealed in Chinese examples, I review social-psychological and especially neurophysiological explanations for both trance induction and its healing effects. Questions for further investigation are suggested
China · Epistemology · Neurophysiology · Phenomenon · Political science · Possession (linguistics · Psychotherapist · Sociology · Trance · Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology · Anthropology · Law · Neuroscience · Pain Management and Placebo Effect · Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology
Case studies in spirit possession
Chinese Civilization and Society
Ecstatic Religion
Religion in Chinese Society
Trance and Possession States
A Preliminary Model for the Cross-Cultural Analysis of Altered States of Consciousness
Gods, Ghosts, and Ancestors
The Spectrum of Ritual
Possible Involvement of Endorphins in Altered States of Consciousness
The Endorphins
Women's Preponderance in Possession Cults
On Culture and Biological Man
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.1 |
| Citation span | 2005 - 2017 (13) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |