La mente fragmentada: Fenómenos disociativos durante el siglo 19

Abstract

The concept of dissociation or the idea that the mind can be fragmented by relagating some perceptions, sensations, and experiences into non-conscious mental levels, was developed in an organized way during the nineteenth century. It is argued that this model of the functioning of the mind was derived from observations of a variety of phenomena. During hypnosis many investigators observed examples of state-specific memories, changes of personality and post-hypnotic suggestions. Memory-related phenomena and alterations of personality were also reported during the past century outside of the hypnotic trance as seen in cases of sonanbulism and multiple personality.