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This document details experiments conducted on August 9, 1951, involving subjects placed in trance states using relaxation techniques, with instructions for amnesia in some instances.
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Ask the archive about this →I . ' ~ A/f !; ~· ~/I ;;_8 To: Files Subject: SI and 11 Experimentations, 9 August 1951 (Rooms 20, 3, 8-- 6:00 to 9:00 PH). I .. I I On Thursday, 9 August 1951, Hessrs- and the t I writer conducted ~SI and ~·6~·9:00 PI1, ! wit~·~ as subjects and._, I .. :•.• as observer. ! I~ ,'!t}.·. ! I only the second effort in the H experiment, ,, '.l' t, attempted to secure SI control I . ; ":! a very slow relaxing technique. This successful and both suhjects were placed in trance state. After, some simple tests for depth, both subjects were returned to an awake state. Both subjects had good memo.r y of all events and no attempts were made to produce amnesia • The next test--aga:in run b~-placed the subjects in a deeper trance state very rapidl~time both subjects were ·,, given simple movements and some conversation. Both were instructed to have complete amnesia for this test and after awakening, both subjects had an almost complete amnesia. Th~ ~placed last test, run by both subjects in a deep trance very q1rickly~ly, both were instructed .: to open their eyes, move about, and act "normalli'. Doth sub ~.< on these tests and showed strong progress. ter giving protection instructions, awa~ened . ·' ..':. , ·. had total amnesia. Comments: I •j . · ~ • ~· Conditionin~ of~~s progres~ing very well. It is bel~ev~t.we can try extens~ve move ' ments with both on next test. .. , II I . '· .i' ! . •. ~ ' ·'' . I ' I'
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The document is a typewritten report with handwritten annotations. A large handwritten notation "A/B, 3, 2/128" is present in the top right corner. There are several areas of redaction, appearing as black rectangles, obscuring names, and specific details within the text. The document describes experiments conducted in SI and H, with mentions of subjects, trance states, and amnesia. A large 'A' is drawn in the margin on the left side of the page, and a smaller, less distinct 'A' is near the bottom margin. The rest of the page consists of typed text detailing the experimental procedures and results.
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