Tag: hypnotizability


TELLEGEN ABSORPTION SCALE (TAS)

Introduction and Definition of Absorption The Tellegen Absorption Scale (TAS) is a widely utilized psychometric instrument designed to quantify an individual’s dispositional tendency toward deeply engaging, immersive experiences, a trait often referred to simply as psychological absorption. This construct involves a profound narrowing of attention, where external stimuli are temporarily excluded, allowing the individual to […]

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STANFORD HYPNOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY SCALE

Introduction and Definition of the SHSS The Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale (SHSS) stands as the quintessential and most widely recognized standardized instrument utilized within psychology and neuroscience for the empirical measurement of an individual’s capacity to respond to hypnotic suggestions. Developed following rigorous psychometric principles, the SHSS is not a diagnostic tool for mental illness […]

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