psychological altered state of consciousness trance state http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85136857 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trance https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q466475 An abnormal state of wakefulness in which a person is not self-aware and is either altogether unresponsive to external stimuli (but nevertheless capable of pursuing and realizing an aim) or is selectively responsive in following the directions of the person (if any) who has induced the trance. Trance states may occur involuntarily and unbidden. trance trance states