Effects of Subliminally Presented Auditory Suggestions of Itching on Scratching Behavior.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1995
Description
This study investigated effects of masked verbal suggestions of itching, utilizing a design closely analogous to commercially available subliminal audiotapes. Students participated in 1 of 3 groups (n = 21): an experimental group listened to an audiotape with music masking suggestions of itching, Control Group 1 listened to an audiotape with music only, and Control Group 2 listened to suggestions of itching presented supraliminally. Dependent variables included both behavioral and self-report measures of itching. There was no evidence of influence from subliminal suggestion; however, results assessing the influence of supraliminally presented suggestions were mixed for self-report and behavioral measures.
Citation Information
Mitchell, C. W.. 1995. Effects of Subliminally Presented Auditory Suggestions of Itching on Scratching Behavior.. Perceptual and motor skills. Vol.80(1). 87-96. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1995.80.1.87 PMID: 7624224 ISSN: 0031-5125