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    The Efficacy of Hypnosis on Pain Reduction

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    Author
    Roe, Natalie
    Advisor
    Anne Perkins; John Downs; Ann Bertagnolli
    Date of Issue
    1995-04-01
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    https://scholars.carroll.edu/handle/20.500.12647/3813
    Title
    The Efficacy of Hypnosis on Pain Reduction
    Type
    thesis
    Abstract
    In research and applied settings, the use of hypnosis to reduce the intensity of pain has been well-documented. This experiment was performed to determine the effect of hypnotic induction on the perception of pain and to establish whether or not the researcher could learn to effectively hypnotize subjects. Nineteen college students volunteered to be hypnotized or to participate as a control subject. In the experimental situation, subjects were exposed to hypnotic techniques and then pricked with an acupuncture needle. The control subjects were exposed to a reading on hypnosis and then pricked with an acupuncture needle. All subjects indicated their perception of pain on a pain perception rating scale. Data were classified into pain, no pain categories. Chi-square analysis (df=3, x2=9.6) indicated that hypnotized subjects experienced pain less frequently (p<.05) than non-hypnotized subjects.
    Degree Awarded
    Bachelor's
    Semester
    Spring
    Department
    Psychology
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