The impact of a confusion technique on hypnotic responsivity in low-susceptible subjects.
The present study investigated the hypothesis that a confusion technique would produce greater hypnotic responsiveness for subjects who responded minimally to a standard hypnotic induction. Ten subjects who scored in the low range of hypnotic susceptibility on the HGSHS:A (scores of 0-4) participated in a confusion induction session. Hypnotic responsiveness was measured by several scales: the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility (HGSHS:A), a Depth Estimate (DE), and the Inventory Scale of Hypnotic Depth (ISHD). Qualitative data was collected via a follow-up interview. Collectively, the results did not support the hypothesis that a confusion technique is more effective than a standard induction for low-susceptible subjects. Implications for future research will be discussed.
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Counseling and Psychological Services Center. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, USA.
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Morgan
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003221:Confusion / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010555:Personality Inventory; D013404:Suggestion; D016896:Treatment Outcome