Hypnotizability and performance at examination. A correlative study.
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چکیده
Hypnotizability of 45 medical students was assessed by applying the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility, Form: A (HGSHS:A) of Shor and Orne. Comparison of hypnotizability with performance of the students at a test examination evolved a significant positive correlation (r = 0.59). The prevalent misconception that only psychologically weak or sick people with poor intelligence are hypnotizable is disproved. Probable causes, responsible for such a relationship between hypnotizability and performance at examination are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of physiology and pharmacology
دوره 30 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1986