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Experimental Study of Hypnosis, Guided Memory and Witness Memory

NCJ Number
88134
Journal
Journal of the Forensic Science Society Volume: 23 Issue: 1 Dated: (January 1983) Pages: 73-78
Author(s)
G F Wagstaff; C Maguire
Date Published
1983
Length
6 pages
Annotation
The present study attempted to test the claims made for forensic hypnosis under controlled conditions.
Abstract
Eyewitness memory for a videotape of a violent episode was examined under three conditions, hypnosis with guided-memory (or revivication), guided memory alone and a no-treatment control. The results indicated no evidence for memory facilitation with hypnosis; the implications for previous anecdotal claims are discussed. (Publisher abstract)