Effects of subliminally presented auditory suggestions of itching on scratching behavior

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1995; 80: PO Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Perceptual Motor Skills. 87-96.

Abstract: 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.

Note: Article CW Mitchell, E Tennessee State Univ, Box 70548, Johnson City, TN 37614 USA

Keyword(s): STIMULI; ACTIVATION; RESPONSES; EXPOSURE; Music ; Perceptual Masking; Videotape Recording. Acoustic Stimulation; Pruritus ; Subliminal Stimulation; Suggestion. Female; Human; Male

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