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Hypnotically induced pseudomemories--sampling their conditions among hypnotizable subjects.

T McCann1, P W Sheehan

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

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Hypnotically induced pseudomemories in susceptible individuals are stable but do not permanently overwrite real memories. Contextual factors significantly influence the occurrence and nature of these suggested memories.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Individual differences in hypnotizability affect memory recall.
  • Hypnotically induced pseudomemories are a documented phenomenon.
  • Previous research has explored factors influencing pseudomemory formation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate parameters influencing hypnotically induced pseudomemory.
  • To examine the stability and nature of pseudomemories under varying conditions.
  • To test the role of social context in pseudomemory effects.

Main Methods:

  • Three studies involving highly hypnotizable subjects.
  • Replication of base rates for pseudomemory response.
  • Analysis under strictly controlled stimulus conditions and broader stimulus events.

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  • Examination of memory in different test settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Pseudomemory response incidence was stable and consistent with stringent scoring criteria.
    • Real and suggested memories coexisted in some subjects, indicating pseudomemories do not permanently overlay real experiences.
    • Contextual factors played a significant role in determining pseudomemory nature and incidence.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypnotically induced pseudomemories are reliable in susceptible individuals but do not erase genuine memories.
    • The social and environmental context of hypnosis is a critical determinant of pseudomemory formation.
    • Further research into the cognitive and social dynamics of memory under hypnosis is warranted.