Trance states: a theoretical model and cross-cultural analysis
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 14(2) • American Anthropological Association • • Published In • Pages: 174-203 •
By Winkelman, Michael James
Hypothesis
Temporal lobe conditions will be associated with selection for some trance training
Note
Compulsive motor behavior and tremors/convulsions accounted for 58% of the variance in trance type. These two variables are clearly linked to temporal lobe discharges and strongly predict possession trance states.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANOVA | Supported | p < .001 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Trance Type | Dependent | Revelation And Divination, Shamans And Psychotherapists |
| Compulsive motor behavior | Independent | Physiological Data, Shamans And Psychotherapists |
| Tremors/Convulsions | Independent | Physiological Data, Shamans And Psychotherapists |