The Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility

Question 1

What is the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility?

Answer 1

• Standardized Hypnosis scale to determine how responsive an individual is to hypnosis
• Involves a standardized hypnotic induction and administration of twelve hypnotic suggestions

Question 2

Define Aptitude

Answer 2

• Individual-difference variable

Question 3

Treatment by Aptitude Interactions

Answer 3

• Involves matching a client’s treatment to their aptitudes in order to maximize positive outcomes

Question 4

How the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility Might be Relevant to Treatments by Aptitude Interactions

Answer 4

• Using the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility, a client’s aptitude for hypnosis is revealed which can lead to the use of hypnosis for some treatments