Date of Award:
5-1986
Document Type:
Dissertation
Degree Name:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department:
Psychology
Committee Chair(s)
William R. Dobson, Richley Crapo
Committee
William R. Dobson
Committee
Richley Crapo
Abstract
Hypnotic elicitation of multiple ego states was explored using Hilgard's "hidden observer" paradigm. Twenty subjects in two groups: hypnosis and simulation were utilized to examine the impact of experimental demand characteristics on the production of multiple ego states. Self-report and hypnotist-report measures were obtained in a test-retest design. Multiple t-tests and chi-square analyses were computed with significant differences on key multiple ego state items found between groups. Results demonstrated retest reliability, but not inter-rater reliability of this dissociative phenomena, since hypnotists failed to discriminate real from "faked" hypnotic involvement. Exploration of multiple ego states using non-hypnotic control conditions and multiple dependent measures is suggested for future research.
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Recommended Citation
Sturgis, Laura M., "Demand Characteristics in the Hypnotic Elicitation of Multiple Ego States" (1986). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 5942.
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