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Influence of rapport on hypnotically induced pseudomemory.

P W Sheehan1, V Green, P Truesdale

  • 1Research Section, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Australia.

Journal of Abnormal Psychology
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study found that a positive rapport with a hypnotist significantly influences pseudomemory. Reduced rapport, especially when reinforced by a second experimenter, decreased pseudomemory strength in cued recall tasks.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Rapport, the mutual understanding and connection between individuals, is crucial in therapeutic and experimental settings.
  • Previous research suggests interpersonal dynamics can influence cognitive processes, including memory.
  • The specific impact of rapport, particularly negative rapport, on pseudomemory formation requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of varying levels of rapport between a hypnotist and subjects on the creation of pseudomemory.
  • To determine if negative rapport, established by criticism, affects pseudomemory recall.
  • To examine the role of a second experimenter's interaction in modulating the effects of initial rapport on pseudomemory.

Main Methods:

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  • Three studies were conducted involving participants with varying susceptibility to hypnosis.
  • Rapport was manipulated by a hypnotist criticizing subjects' performance, creating reduced rapport conditions.
  • Pseudomemory was assessed by a second experimenter, whose criticism levels also varied across studies.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant association was found between the level of rapport with the hypnotist and pseudomemory in cued recall.
    • Pseudomemory strength was notably reduced when negative hypnotist rapport was reinforced by the testing experimenter.
    • The impact of rapport was evident across different levels of participant susceptibility and hypnotic states.

    Conclusions:

    • The quality of rapport, particularly negative rapport, significantly impacts the formation and recall of pseudomemories.
    • Reinforcing negative rapport through subsequent interactions can further diminish pseudomemory.
    • Understanding interpersonal dynamics is essential for interpreting memory-related experimental outcomes.