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David J Acunzo1, Devin B Terhune2, Ankita Sharma3
1Centre for Human Brain Health, Department of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom.
Acta Psychologica
|November 19, 2022
Summary
Higher suggestibility is linked to impulsivity and compulsivity. Dissociation and absorption mediate these connections, offering new insights into suggestibility traits.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Direct verbal suggestibility involves experiencing changes due to suggestions.
- Individual differences in suggestibility are significant.
- Previous research suggests a link between impulsivity/compulsivity and suggestibility, but mechanisms are unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between impulsivity, compulsivity, and suggestibility.
- To explore the mediating roles of dissociation and absorption in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Utilized established psychometric measures.
- Conducted an online survey of participants.
- Analyzed correlations between psychological domains.
Main Results:
- Found positive correlations between the impulsivity/compulsivity domain and the suggestibility/dissociation/absorption domain.
- Observed that dissociation mediated the suggestibility-impulsivity link.
- Observed that absorption mediated the suggestibility-behavioural activation link.
Conclusions:
- Confirmed a positive association between suggestibility and the impulsivity/compulsivity spectrum.
- Highlighted the mediating roles of dissociation and absorption.
- Provided a refined understanding of traits associated with suggestibility.
Keywords:
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