Binaural beat induced Theta EEG activity and hypnotic susceptibility: Contradictory results and technical considerations

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis,  Apr 2003  by Stevens, Larry,  Haga, Zach,  Queen, Brandy,  Brady, Brian,  Et al

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