Endosomatic electrodermal correlates of hypnotic depth and susceptibility

Correlations between endosomatic measures of electrodermal activity and hypnotic depth and susceptibility were made for 51 subjects. Significant correlations appeared between waking level of GSP and hypnotic performance; high subjects tended to maintain a high level of GSP, low ones to show gradual...

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Published in:Journal of psychiatric research 1968-06, Vol.6 (1), p.1-12
Main Authors: O'Connell, Donald N., Orne, Martin T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Galvanic Skin Response
Humans
Hypnosis
Psychological Tests
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Summary:Correlations between endosomatic measures of electrodermal activity and hypnotic depth and susceptibility were made for 51 subjects. Significant correlations appeared between waking level of GSP and hypnotic performance; high subjects tended to maintain a high level of GSP, low ones to show gradual drift during the experiment in a positive (lower alertness) direction. Apparent correlations with shift in level during hypnotic induction disappeared when the correlation between waking level and shift in level was taken into account. No correlations between spontaneous activity and either depth or susceptibility were found. An interpretation in terms of more sustained rapport is suggested.
ISSN:0022-3956
1879-1379
DOI:10.1016/0022-3956(68)90041-1