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ideomotor signals

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ideomotor signals,
n the automatic muscle movements, such as a nod, blink, or finger motion, sometimes used in place of verbal responses during hypnosis to indicate that the patient is hearing the therapist. The patient and therapist usually agree upon them in advance. See also hypnosis.
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If, with more expertise, or for particularly painful procedures (such as biliary drainages or transjugular portosystemic shunts) a deeper state of hypnosis is desired, cues such as ideomotor signals can provide valuable feedback.
Selections from hypnosis in radiology by Subconsciously Speaking
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