This study sought to identify non-pathological personality dimensions related to hypnotic susceptibility. 53 males and 56 females were given the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire and the Harvard Group Scale of Hypnotic Susceptibility. One of the 5 varimax rotated factors was significantly related to hypnotic susceptibility. Findings appeared to identify cardinal elements and provide support for a multivariate approach to hypnotic susceptibility.
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