NOVEMBER 2004, VOLUME 32, NUMBER 2, Abstract 3
Use of Group Hypnosis to Improve Academic Achievement of College Freshmen
Elliott H. Schreiber, Rowan University
Pamela Ann McSweeney, Cardio-Respiratory Therapist
This study investigated whether group hypnosis would improve college students’ achievement examination grades. They were administered both a mid-term and a final exam during a 15-week term. The groups consisted of 32 general psychology students who were hypnotised and compared with a control group of 32 general psychology students. An analysis of the groups with t-tests showed a significant difference between the classes, with the hypnosis group manifesting a significantly higher mean score on the final exam. Suggestions for further research are made.