Article
Prediction of Susceptibility to Hypnosis
Psychological Reports
(1964)
Abstract
A literature review indicates that hypnosis can be measured reliably. The various predictors include general S-variables, test variables, and personality variables. There are no cross-validated predictors and little positive correlation between the common personality and S-variables. Consequently, hypnotizability may be an independent variable. A two-factor hypothesis is suggested, tranceability, the ability to have hypnotic experiences, and a non-ability factor composed of needs, motives, and attitudes toward hypnosis.
Keywords
- Hypnosis,
- Hypothesis--Testing
Disciplines
Publication Date
1964
Citation Information
Richard H. Dana and George W. Cooper. "Prediction of Susceptibility to Hypnosis" Psychological Reports Vol. 14 Iss. 1 (1964) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/richard_dana/31/