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Dissociation, fantasy and imagination in childhood: a comparison of physically abused, sexually abused, and non-abused children

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Presents a preliminary investigation of the incidence of symptoms of dissociation in 39 sexually abused, physically abused, and clinical control sample of non-abused children and investigates a possible link between fantasy, imagination, and dissociation that have been demonstrated in adult populations. No evidence was found for a close link between sexual abuse and dissociative symptoms in these Ss, though there was evidence of a higher incidence of symptoms of dissociation in children suffering physical abuse. Possible reasons for the negative outcome in the sexually abused group are discussed. Overall, there was a positive relationship in this sample between measures of fantasy and imagination and dissociation scores, and validity was demonstrated for the 28-item Children’s Perceptual Alteration Scale, a measure of dissociation in children, as well as for the measures of fantasy and dissociation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

  • Title: Dissociation, fantasy and imagination in childhood: a comparison of physically abused, sexually abused, and non-abused children
  • Author: Rhue, Judith W, Lynn, Steven Jay and Sandberg, David
  • Description: Contemporary Hypnosis (1995), Vol. 12, No. 2
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  • Pages: 131-136

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    Hypnotic coercion and compliance to it: a review of the evidence presented in a legal case

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    There are 2 main positions concerning the potential of hypnosis to coerce unconsenting behavior. One position asserts that coercion is possible through the induction of distorted perceptions which delude the hypnotized person into believing that the behavior suggested is not transgressive. The other position asserts that where hypnosis appears to be a causal factor in coercing behavior, other elements in the situation- especially a close hypnotist-client relationship-were the main determinants of behavior. The present paper analyzes the court transcript of a recent case in Australia in which a lay hypnotist was found guilty of 3 sexual offenses against 2 female clients. The uniqueness of the case is that it pits the 2 main positions on hypnotic coercion against each other. The hypnotist admitted the acts attributed to him; his defense was that hypnotic coercion is impossible since a hypnotized person would resist immediately any transgressive suggestion. The women involved stated that they were aware of what was happening but that, because they were hypnotized, they were unable to resist. Analysis of the court transcript indicates that neither a hypothesis of hypnotically induced perceptual distortion, nor one of a close hypnotist-client relationship can account for the events that occurred. Other alternative explanations are discussed within the context of the inherent difficulties of analyzing a court transcript.

  • Title: Hypnotic coercion and compliance to it: a review of the evidence presented in a legal case
  • Author: Perry, C.
  • Description: International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (1977) Vol. 27
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  • Pages: 187-218

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    A case of the law and hypnotic coercion and compliance

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    Examines 3 legal cases involving controversy over the coercive power of hypnosis. Testimony from the Australian cases of R. v. Davies (1979) and R. v. Palmer (1977) and J. Hartland’s (see record 1974-28147-001) report of an alleged assault on a hypnotized woman highlight the opposing positions on the coercive potential of hypnosis. The first position is that coercion is possible through the induction of distorted perceptions, which delude the S into believing that the induced behavior does not violate moral codes. The opposing view is that hypnosis is not a causal factor in coercion, but may facilitate otherwise unacceptable behavior. This view suggests that individuals who carry out transgressive behavior under hypnosis already have the wish to do so, and are given the opportunity under hypnosis. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)

  • Title: A case of the law and hypnotic coercion and compliance
  • Author: Judd F.J., Burrows, G.D, and Bartholomew A.A.
  • Description: Australian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis (1986) Vol. 27
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  • Pages: 115-123

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    Hypnosis in post-abortion distress: an experimental case study

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    The present case study of a 23‐year‐old woman begins by exploring post‐abortion distress in context with hypnosis and identifies particular themes across symptoms that indicate that hypnosis may be an appropriate adjunct to therapy for this problem. For treatment a three‐phase framework was used, as proposed by Brown (1995) for post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptom changes were monitored throughout the course of therapy in a multiple‐baseline study design. The client, S, also completed preand post‐therapy questionnaires. The therapeutic outcome is described with reference to data collected from weekly monitoring and from written feedback regarding her own feelings about the therapy. The results indicate that the therapeutic interventions improved specific symptoms as well as general mental health and it is concluded that hypnosis may be a particularly appropriate adjunct to therapy for post‐abortion distress. Copyright © 2002 British Society of Experimental and Clinical Hypnosis

  • Title: Hypnosis in post-abortion distress: an experimental case study
  • Author: Valerie J. Walters & David A. Oakley
  • Description: Contemporary Hypnosis (2002) Vol.19, No.2
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  • Pages: 85-100

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