A posthypnotically released emotion as a modifier of behavior

The main purpose of the present experiment was to investigate whether a posthypnotically released emotion (i.e., a sense of happiness) could modify the frequency of a behavior performed by S. 7 highly susceptible Ss participated in the experiment. They received a posthypnotic suggestion with the imp...

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Published in:International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis 1975-04, Vol.23 (2), p.120-129
Main Authors: Gaunitz, Samuel C. B., Unestml, Lars-Eric, Berglund, Birgitta K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Amnesia
Behavior Therapy
Emotions
Female
Happiness
Humans
Hypnosis
Male
Suggestion
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Summary:The main purpose of the present experiment was to investigate whether a posthypnotically released emotion (i.e., a sense of happiness) could modify the frequency of a behavior performed by S. 7 highly susceptible Ss participated in the experiment. They received a posthypnotic suggestion with the implication that each time they made a certain response a sense of happiness would be released. They also received a suggestion of amnesia for the posthypnotic suggestion. In all 7 Ss the response evoked a sense of happiness. The frequency of the response increased significantly in all SS (p-01)
ISSN:0020-7144
1744-5183
DOI:10.1080/00207147508415936