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What is hypnosis testing?<\/h2>\n
Hypnosis testing enables a hypnotist or hypnotherapist to find out how a client or research participant (subject) is likely to respond to hypnosis.\u00a0 It can give an indication of how well they accept suggestion (suggestibility), how open they are to suggestion (susceptibility), how they perform in hypnosis (hypnotisability), and whether \/ where they are in hypnosis (trance depth testing).\u00a0 Testing often involves either the production (do), or inhibition (don\u2019t do), of either motor (movement) tasks or cognitive tasks, without deliberate conscious action on the part of the subject.<\/p>\n
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Pre-hypnosis testing<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere are several common applications of pre-hypnosis testing:<\/p>\n
\n- to establish levels of suggestibility or hypnotisability prior to hypnosis<\/li>\n
- to determine the optimum approach for a client<\/li>\n
- to eliminate unsuitable approaches for a particular client<\/li>\n
- to check for compliance<\/li>\n
- to act as a \u2018warm up\u2019 approach for a client prior to formal hypnosis<\/li>\n
- to convince the client<\/li>\n
- <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Within-hypnosis testing<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn addition, testing can be conducted within formal hypnosis:<\/p>\n
\n- to confirm compliance<\/li>\n
- to check for acceptance of suggestion<\/li>\n
- to confirm depth of trance<\/li>\n
- to confirm presence or absence of specific phenomena<\/li>\n
- to convince the client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Post-hypnosis testing<\/strong><\/h3>\nFurthermore, testing can be conducted for after the hypnosis session, using post-hypnotic suggestions:<\/p>\n
\n- to confirm compliance<\/li>\n
- to confirm acceptance of suggestion<\/li>\n
- to convince the client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Preparing for hypnotherapy<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn preparing your client for hypnosis, you may wish to find out what their preferred ‘modality’ is, whether visual (see), auditory (hear) or kinaesthetic (feel\/emotions\/sensations) and which they respond most strongly to. You may also want to find out their preferred approach, whether direct (commanding \/ authoritarian) or indirect (choice \/ permissive \/ metaphorical) and how they respond to these approaches.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Testing prior to hypnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\nChecking how your client may respond to hypnosis will give you valuable information, that can then be used to enhance their hypnotic experience and outcomes.\u00a0 There are a range of tests in popular use and each give the hypnotist different information.\u00a0 It is generally advisable to frame these tests as \u2018warm up\u2019 or \u2018imagination\u2019 exercises, rather than as a pass\/fail test for clients.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Magnetic fingers test<\/strong>: <\/em>\u00a0This indicates either acceptance of suggestion (if the client succeeds in having the fingers come together), or the possibility of resistance (if the fingers don\u2019t move or are moved apart).<\/p>\n\u00a0Bucket and balloon (heavy\/light hands) test<\/strong>:<\/em> The heavy hand descending indicates compliance with suggestion, the light hand lifting indicates engagement with imagination.<\/p>\nChevreul\u2019s pendulum test<\/strong>: <\/em>This indicates whether the client is able to achieve ideo-motor response (unconscious movement in response to suggestion) and whether they are able to follow instruction \/ suggestion.<\/p>\n![\"hypnosis](\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/hypnosis-watch-pendulum-3.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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One potential criticism of these popular tests, is that they can be associated with street or stage (entertainment) hypnosis.\u00a0 A set of tests perhaps more appropriate for the therapy environment (if you worry about such things) is the Barber\u2019s Creative Imagination Scale <\/em>(CIS) [DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a>.\u00a0 Whilst other tests can be perceived to be rather authoritarian (commanding), Barber\u2019s CIS is more permissive in its language.\u00a0 The CIS can be given to either groups or individuals, either without first inducing formal trance or after a formal induction, either as single elements or working through the range of ten tests which explore different phenomena, such as movement, hallucinations and time distortion.<\/p>\nNote: If you choose to use Barber’s CIS testing, we advise that you skip the ‘regression’ test, unless you are already proficient in using regression within your hypnotherapy sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Testing within hypnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\nDepending on the intention of the hypnosis session, it may be beneficial to determine the depth of trance at a given point within the hypnosis session.\u00a0 For example, it can be useful to test for analgesia (reduction in pain) prior to working towards anaesthesia (removal of pain and sensation).<\/p>\n
Depth \u2018scales\u2019 often assess physiological, behavioural or perception (subjective) changes. Scales can vary from 2 levels (in hypnosis, not in hypnosis), through to a highly complex 50 levels.\u00a0 The most commonly used ones tend to be the basic three levels (light, medium, and deep).\u00a0 These are generally assessed by observable signs, such as slowed breathing and relaxed posture.\u00a0 There is also the popular Aaron’s scale of 6 levels.\u00a0 However, some clients are naturally more skilled in achieving some phenomena than others. \u00a0As a reminder, some of the phenomena that can be achieved in hypnosis includes:<\/p>\n
\n- Memory<\/em>: Amnesia (forgetting), hypermnesia (enhanced recall), post-hypnotic suggestion (carrying out the suggestion after the trance)<\/li>\n
- Movement<\/em>: Catalepsy (immobility), ideo-motor response (unconscious movement), automatic writing (unconscious writing \/ drawing)<\/li>\n
- Awareness: <\/em>Analgesia (reduced pain), anaesthesia (loss of pain and sensation), hallucinations (all five senses, experiencing what isn\u2019t there, or not<\/em> experiencing what is<\/em> there), dissociation (change of awareness)<\/li>\n
- Time based<\/em>: Regression (going back in time with current knowledge), revivification (re-experiencing as experienced at the time), future projection \/ future pacing (going forward in time), time distortion (slowing or speeding up of perceived time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"hypnosis](\"https:\/\/hypnotc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/eyes-closed-hypnosis-relaxed-man.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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Hypnosis testing for research<\/strong><\/h3>\nResearchers will often classify subjects by their level (high \/ medium \/ low) of suggestibility to test whether an intervention influences one group more than another.\u00a0 To do this they will often use either a group test, such as the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility (HGSS) or the individual Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale (SHSS).<\/p>\n
The HGSS\u00a0[DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a> is a series of tests, progressive in difficulty, usually taking around 45 minutes to complete.\u00a0 A range of motor (movement) and cognitive tasks are presented to the subjects, with the opportunity for them to self-report.\u00a0 However, as the test is self-scoring it is vulnerable to external factors, such as social desirability, competition and other issues that may influence an individual\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n
Within-hypnosis testing<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn addition, testing can be conducted within formal hypnosis:<\/p>\n
\n- to confirm compliance<\/li>\n
- to check for acceptance of suggestion<\/li>\n
- to confirm depth of trance<\/li>\n
- to confirm presence or absence of specific phenomena<\/li>\n
- to convince the client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Post-hypnosis testing<\/strong><\/h3>\nFurthermore, testing can be conducted for after the hypnosis session, using post-hypnotic suggestions:<\/p>\n
\n- to confirm compliance<\/li>\n
- to confirm acceptance of suggestion<\/li>\n
- to convince the client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Preparing for hypnotherapy<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn preparing your client for hypnosis, you may wish to find out what their preferred ‘modality’ is, whether visual (see), auditory (hear) or kinaesthetic (feel\/emotions\/sensations) and which they respond most strongly to. You may also want to find out their preferred approach, whether direct (commanding \/ authoritarian) or indirect (choice \/ permissive \/ metaphorical) and how they respond to these approaches.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Testing prior to hypnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\nChecking how your client may respond to hypnosis will give you valuable information, that can then be used to enhance their hypnotic experience and outcomes.\u00a0 There are a range of tests in popular use and each give the hypnotist different information.\u00a0 It is generally advisable to frame these tests as \u2018warm up\u2019 or \u2018imagination\u2019 exercises, rather than as a pass\/fail test for clients.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Magnetic fingers test<\/strong>: <\/em>\u00a0This indicates either acceptance of suggestion (if the client succeeds in having the fingers come together), or the possibility of resistance (if the fingers don\u2019t move or are moved apart).<\/p>\n\u00a0Bucket and balloon (heavy\/light hands) test<\/strong>:<\/em> The heavy hand descending indicates compliance with suggestion, the light hand lifting indicates engagement with imagination.<\/p>\nChevreul\u2019s pendulum test<\/strong>: <\/em>This indicates whether the client is able to achieve ideo-motor response (unconscious movement in response to suggestion) and whether they are able to follow instruction \/ suggestion.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
One potential criticism of these popular tests, is that they can be associated with street or stage (entertainment) hypnosis.\u00a0 A set of tests perhaps more appropriate for the therapy environment (if you worry about such things) is the Barber\u2019s Creative Imagination Scale <\/em>(CIS) [DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a>.\u00a0 Whilst other tests can be perceived to be rather authoritarian (commanding), Barber\u2019s CIS is more permissive in its language.\u00a0 The CIS can be given to either groups or individuals, either without first inducing formal trance or after a formal induction, either as single elements or working through the range of ten tests which explore different phenomena, such as movement, hallucinations and time distortion.<\/p>\nNote: If you choose to use Barber’s CIS testing, we advise that you skip the ‘regression’ test, unless you are already proficient in using regression within your hypnotherapy sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Testing within hypnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\nDepending on the intention of the hypnosis session, it may be beneficial to determine the depth of trance at a given point within the hypnosis session.\u00a0 For example, it can be useful to test for analgesia (reduction in pain) prior to working towards anaesthesia (removal of pain and sensation).<\/p>\n
Depth \u2018scales\u2019 often assess physiological, behavioural or perception (subjective) changes. Scales can vary from 2 levels (in hypnosis, not in hypnosis), through to a highly complex 50 levels.\u00a0 The most commonly used ones tend to be the basic three levels (light, medium, and deep).\u00a0 These are generally assessed by observable signs, such as slowed breathing and relaxed posture.\u00a0 There is also the popular Aaron’s scale of 6 levels.\u00a0 However, some clients are naturally more skilled in achieving some phenomena than others. \u00a0As a reminder, some of the phenomena that can be achieved in hypnosis includes:<\/p>\n
\n- Memory<\/em>: Amnesia (forgetting), hypermnesia (enhanced recall), post-hypnotic suggestion (carrying out the suggestion after the trance)<\/li>\n
- Movement<\/em>: Catalepsy (immobility), ideo-motor response (unconscious movement), automatic writing (unconscious writing \/ drawing)<\/li>\n
- Awareness: <\/em>Analgesia (reduced pain), anaesthesia (loss of pain and sensation), hallucinations (all five senses, experiencing what isn\u2019t there, or not<\/em> experiencing what is<\/em> there), dissociation (change of awareness)<\/li>\n
- Time based<\/em>: Regression (going back in time with current knowledge), revivification (re-experiencing as experienced at the time), future projection \/ future pacing (going forward in time), time distortion (slowing or speeding up of perceived time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Hypnosis testing for research<\/strong><\/h3>\nResearchers will often classify subjects by their level (high \/ medium \/ low) of suggestibility to test whether an intervention influences one group more than another.\u00a0 To do this they will often use either a group test, such as the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility (HGSS) or the individual Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale (SHSS).<\/p>\n
The HGSS\u00a0[DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a> is a series of tests, progressive in difficulty, usually taking around 45 minutes to complete.\u00a0 A range of motor (movement) and cognitive tasks are presented to the subjects, with the opportunity for them to self-report.\u00a0 However, as the test is self-scoring it is vulnerable to external factors, such as social desirability, competition and other issues that may influence an individual\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Post-hypnosis testing<\/strong><\/h3>\nFurthermore, testing can be conducted for after the hypnosis session, using post-hypnotic suggestions:<\/p>\n
\n- to confirm compliance<\/li>\n
- to confirm acceptance of suggestion<\/li>\n
- to convince the client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Preparing for hypnotherapy<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn preparing your client for hypnosis, you may wish to find out what their preferred ‘modality’ is, whether visual (see), auditory (hear) or kinaesthetic (feel\/emotions\/sensations) and which they respond most strongly to. You may also want to find out their preferred approach, whether direct (commanding \/ authoritarian) or indirect (choice \/ permissive \/ metaphorical) and how they respond to these approaches.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Testing prior to hypnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\nChecking how your client may respond to hypnosis will give you valuable information, that can then be used to enhance their hypnotic experience and outcomes.\u00a0 There are a range of tests in popular use and each give the hypnotist different information.\u00a0 It is generally advisable to frame these tests as \u2018warm up\u2019 or \u2018imagination\u2019 exercises, rather than as a pass\/fail test for clients.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Magnetic fingers test<\/strong>: <\/em>\u00a0This indicates either acceptance of suggestion (if the client succeeds in having the fingers come together), or the possibility of resistance (if the fingers don\u2019t move or are moved apart).<\/p>\n\u00a0Bucket and balloon (heavy\/light hands) test<\/strong>:<\/em> The heavy hand descending indicates compliance with suggestion, the light hand lifting indicates engagement with imagination.<\/p>\nChevreul\u2019s pendulum test<\/strong>: <\/em>This indicates whether the client is able to achieve ideo-motor response (unconscious movement in response to suggestion) and whether they are able to follow instruction \/ suggestion.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
One potential criticism of these popular tests, is that they can be associated with street or stage (entertainment) hypnosis.\u00a0 A set of tests perhaps more appropriate for the therapy environment (if you worry about such things) is the Barber\u2019s Creative Imagination Scale <\/em>(CIS) [DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a>.\u00a0 Whilst other tests can be perceived to be rather authoritarian (commanding), Barber\u2019s CIS is more permissive in its language.\u00a0 The CIS can be given to either groups or individuals, either without first inducing formal trance or after a formal induction, either as single elements or working through the range of ten tests which explore different phenomena, such as movement, hallucinations and time distortion.<\/p>\nNote: If you choose to use Barber’s CIS testing, we advise that you skip the ‘regression’ test, unless you are already proficient in using regression within your hypnotherapy sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Testing within hypnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\nDepending on the intention of the hypnosis session, it may be beneficial to determine the depth of trance at a given point within the hypnosis session.\u00a0 For example, it can be useful to test for analgesia (reduction in pain) prior to working towards anaesthesia (removal of pain and sensation).<\/p>\n
Depth \u2018scales\u2019 often assess physiological, behavioural or perception (subjective) changes. Scales can vary from 2 levels (in hypnosis, not in hypnosis), through to a highly complex 50 levels.\u00a0 The most commonly used ones tend to be the basic three levels (light, medium, and deep).\u00a0 These are generally assessed by observable signs, such as slowed breathing and relaxed posture.\u00a0 There is also the popular Aaron’s scale of 6 levels.\u00a0 However, some clients are naturally more skilled in achieving some phenomena than others. \u00a0As a reminder, some of the phenomena that can be achieved in hypnosis includes:<\/p>\n
\n- Memory<\/em>: Amnesia (forgetting), hypermnesia (enhanced recall), post-hypnotic suggestion (carrying out the suggestion after the trance)<\/li>\n
- Movement<\/em>: Catalepsy (immobility), ideo-motor response (unconscious movement), automatic writing (unconscious writing \/ drawing)<\/li>\n
- Awareness: <\/em>Analgesia (reduced pain), anaesthesia (loss of pain and sensation), hallucinations (all five senses, experiencing what isn\u2019t there, or not<\/em> experiencing what is<\/em> there), dissociation (change of awareness)<\/li>\n
- Time based<\/em>: Regression (going back in time with current knowledge), revivification (re-experiencing as experienced at the time), future projection \/ future pacing (going forward in time), time distortion (slowing or speeding up of perceived time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Hypnosis testing for research<\/strong><\/h3>\nResearchers will often classify subjects by their level (high \/ medium \/ low) of suggestibility to test whether an intervention influences one group more than another.\u00a0 To do this they will often use either a group test, such as the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility (HGSS) or the individual Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale (SHSS).<\/p>\n
The HGSS\u00a0[DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a> is a series of tests, progressive in difficulty, usually taking around 45 minutes to complete.\u00a0 A range of motor (movement) and cognitive tasks are presented to the subjects, with the opportunity for them to self-report.\u00a0 However, as the test is self-scoring it is vulnerable to external factors, such as social desirability, competition and other issues that may influence an individual\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Preparing for hypnotherapy<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn preparing your client for hypnosis, you may wish to find out what their preferred ‘modality’ is, whether visual (see), auditory (hear) or kinaesthetic (feel\/emotions\/sensations) and which they respond most strongly to. You may also want to find out their preferred approach, whether direct (commanding \/ authoritarian) or indirect (choice \/ permissive \/ metaphorical) and how they respond to these approaches.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Testing prior to hypnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\nChecking how your client may respond to hypnosis will give you valuable information, that can then be used to enhance their hypnotic experience and outcomes.\u00a0 There are a range of tests in popular use and each give the hypnotist different information.\u00a0 It is generally advisable to frame these tests as \u2018warm up\u2019 or \u2018imagination\u2019 exercises, rather than as a pass\/fail test for clients.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Magnetic fingers test<\/strong>: <\/em>\u00a0This indicates either acceptance of suggestion (if the client succeeds in having the fingers come together), or the possibility of resistance (if the fingers don\u2019t move or are moved apart).<\/p>\n\u00a0Bucket and balloon (heavy\/light hands) test<\/strong>:<\/em> The heavy hand descending indicates compliance with suggestion, the light hand lifting indicates engagement with imagination.<\/p>\nChevreul\u2019s pendulum test<\/strong>: <\/em>This indicates whether the client is able to achieve ideo-motor response (unconscious movement in response to suggestion) and whether they are able to follow instruction \/ suggestion.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
One potential criticism of these popular tests, is that they can be associated with street or stage (entertainment) hypnosis.\u00a0 A set of tests perhaps more appropriate for the therapy environment (if you worry about such things) is the Barber\u2019s Creative Imagination Scale <\/em>(CIS) [DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a>.\u00a0 Whilst other tests can be perceived to be rather authoritarian (commanding), Barber\u2019s CIS is more permissive in its language.\u00a0 The CIS can be given to either groups or individuals, either without first inducing formal trance or after a formal induction, either as single elements or working through the range of ten tests which explore different phenomena, such as movement, hallucinations and time distortion.<\/p>\nNote: If you choose to use Barber’s CIS testing, we advise that you skip the ‘regression’ test, unless you are already proficient in using regression within your hypnotherapy sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Testing within hypnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\nDepending on the intention of the hypnosis session, it may be beneficial to determine the depth of trance at a given point within the hypnosis session.\u00a0 For example, it can be useful to test for analgesia (reduction in pain) prior to working towards anaesthesia (removal of pain and sensation).<\/p>\n
Depth \u2018scales\u2019 often assess physiological, behavioural or perception (subjective) changes. Scales can vary from 2 levels (in hypnosis, not in hypnosis), through to a highly complex 50 levels.\u00a0 The most commonly used ones tend to be the basic three levels (light, medium, and deep).\u00a0 These are generally assessed by observable signs, such as slowed breathing and relaxed posture.\u00a0 There is also the popular Aaron’s scale of 6 levels.\u00a0 However, some clients are naturally more skilled in achieving some phenomena than others. \u00a0As a reminder, some of the phenomena that can be achieved in hypnosis includes:<\/p>\n
\n- Memory<\/em>: Amnesia (forgetting), hypermnesia (enhanced recall), post-hypnotic suggestion (carrying out the suggestion after the trance)<\/li>\n
- Movement<\/em>: Catalepsy (immobility), ideo-motor response (unconscious movement), automatic writing (unconscious writing \/ drawing)<\/li>\n
- Awareness: <\/em>Analgesia (reduced pain), anaesthesia (loss of pain and sensation), hallucinations (all five senses, experiencing what isn\u2019t there, or not<\/em> experiencing what is<\/em> there), dissociation (change of awareness)<\/li>\n
- Time based<\/em>: Regression (going back in time with current knowledge), revivification (re-experiencing as experienced at the time), future projection \/ future pacing (going forward in time), time distortion (slowing or speeding up of perceived time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Hypnosis testing for research<\/strong><\/h3>\nResearchers will often classify subjects by their level (high \/ medium \/ low) of suggestibility to test whether an intervention influences one group more than another.\u00a0 To do this they will often use either a group test, such as the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility (HGSS) or the individual Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale (SHSS).<\/p>\n
The HGSS\u00a0[DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a> is a series of tests, progressive in difficulty, usually taking around 45 minutes to complete.\u00a0 A range of motor (movement) and cognitive tasks are presented to the subjects, with the opportunity for them to self-report.\u00a0 However, as the test is self-scoring it is vulnerable to external factors, such as social desirability, competition and other issues that may influence an individual\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n
Checking how your client may respond to hypnosis will give you valuable information, that can then be used to enhance their hypnotic experience and outcomes.\u00a0 There are a range of tests in popular use and each give the hypnotist different information.\u00a0 It is generally advisable to frame these tests as \u2018warm up\u2019 or \u2018imagination\u2019 exercises, rather than as a pass\/fail test for clients.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Magnetic fingers test<\/strong>: <\/em>\u00a0This indicates either acceptance of suggestion (if the client succeeds in having the fingers come together), or the possibility of resistance (if the fingers don\u2019t move or are moved apart).<\/p>\n \u00a0Bucket and balloon (heavy\/light hands) test<\/strong>:<\/em> The heavy hand descending indicates compliance with suggestion, the light hand lifting indicates engagement with imagination.<\/p>\n Chevreul\u2019s pendulum test<\/strong>: <\/em>This indicates whether the client is able to achieve ideo-motor response (unconscious movement in response to suggestion) and whether they are able to follow instruction \/ suggestion.<\/p>\n One potential criticism of these popular tests, is that they can be associated with street or stage (entertainment) hypnosis.\u00a0 A set of tests perhaps more appropriate for the therapy environment (if you worry about such things) is the Barber\u2019s Creative Imagination Scale <\/em>(CIS) [DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a>.\u00a0 Whilst other tests can be perceived to be rather authoritarian (commanding), Barber\u2019s CIS is more permissive in its language.\u00a0 The CIS can be given to either groups or individuals, either without first inducing formal trance or after a formal induction, either as single elements or working through the range of ten tests which explore different phenomena, such as movement, hallucinations and time distortion.<\/p>\n Note: If you choose to use Barber’s CIS testing, we advise that you skip the ‘regression’ test, unless you are already proficient in using regression within your hypnotherapy sessions.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Depending on the intention of the hypnosis session, it may be beneficial to determine the depth of trance at a given point within the hypnosis session.\u00a0 For example, it can be useful to test for analgesia (reduction in pain) prior to working towards anaesthesia (removal of pain and sensation).<\/p>\n Depth \u2018scales\u2019 often assess physiological, behavioural or perception (subjective) changes. Scales can vary from 2 levels (in hypnosis, not in hypnosis), through to a highly complex 50 levels.\u00a0 The most commonly used ones tend to be the basic three levels (light, medium, and deep).\u00a0 These are generally assessed by observable signs, such as slowed breathing and relaxed posture.\u00a0 There is also the popular Aaron’s scale of 6 levels.\u00a0 However, some clients are naturally more skilled in achieving some phenomena than others. \u00a0As a reminder, some of the phenomena that can be achieved in hypnosis includes:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Researchers will often classify subjects by their level (high \/ medium \/ low) of suggestibility to test whether an intervention influences one group more than another.\u00a0 To do this they will often use either a group test, such as the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility (HGSS) or the individual Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale (SHSS).<\/p>\n The HGSS\u00a0[DOWNLOAD PDF]<\/a> is a series of tests, progressive in difficulty, usually taking around 45 minutes to complete.\u00a0 A range of motor (movement) and cognitive tasks are presented to the subjects, with the opportunity for them to self-report.\u00a0 However, as the test is self-scoring it is vulnerable to external factors, such as social desirability, competition and other issues that may influence an individual\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nTesting within hypnosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHypnosis testing for research<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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