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Journal of Humanistic Psychology July 1, 2017
This tribute describes Abraham Maslow's engagement with psychedelic research during the 1960s, as recounted by his former research assistant. Maslow, a founder of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology, had a sustained interest in the scientific study of psychedelics, which informed his broader humanistic psychology framework.
Journal of Humanistic Psychology January 1, 1982 Ronald A. Havens
A hierarchically structured series of hypnotically induced events aimed at reducing self-consciousness and organized awareness was tested in several volunteers. The sequence was designed to minimize anxiety and maximize responsiveness. Early responses suggest that participants find the experience enjoyable and beneficial, and it may trigger an episode resembling cosmic consciousness as described in mystical literature.