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Arreed Barabasz1, Ciara Christensen
1Washington State University, Pullman 99164-2114, USA. arreed_barabasz@wsu.edu
Tailored hypnotic inductions enhanced age regression more effectively than scripted ones. This suggests personalized approaches improve hypnotic responsiveness by matching participant personality styles.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Hypnotherapy
Background:
- Age regression is a phenomenon studied in hypnosis.
- Hypnotic induction methods can vary in their effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of tailored versus scripted hypnotic inductions.
- To investigate their impact on age regression phenomena.
Main Methods:
- 10 male and 10 female participants with high hypnotic scores were selected.
- Participants underwent either scripted or tailored hypnotic inductions for age regression to 5 years.
- A developmental task involving identifying upside-down abstract figures was administered.
Main Results:
- Both groups exhibited significant focal point dependency.
- The tailored induction group demonstrated significantly greater focal point dependency, typical of 5-year-old children.
- This contrasts with the scripted induction group's results.
Conclusions:
- Tailored hypnotic inductions appear more effective for age regression.
- Personalized hypnotic approaches may better regulate ego regression.
- Matching hypnotic techniques to personality enhances responsiveness.
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