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"Functional phenomenon" as a historical concept is reviewed. Its appearance as a clinical event during an analytic session is described. This permitted an extension of its meaning as a concept.
The literature relating to patients falling "asleep" during analytic sessions, and related altered states of consciousness which supervene during analytic treatment are summarized.