HYPNOSIS Major effects: Who is Susceptible? increased suggestibility dissociation distortions loss of volition possible improvement in memory Who is Susceptible? 15% highly susceptible / 10% highly resistant fantasy prone individuals absorption factor expectancy factor Alan M. Rubin, 1999
HYPNOSIS Trance view: altered state of consciousness involuntary responses elicited by suggestions split in levels of consciousness amnesic barriers may form Non-trance view: social interaction no special processes purposeful, goal directed action subjects’ interpretation based on relationship to the influencer Alan M. Rubin, 1999