1. 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

2. 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