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Subject: SI and H Experimentation, 9 Jamuary 1952

On Wednesday, 9 January 1952, SI and H experiments wereCarried on in Building-13. Room 20. with Missen and and: And Messrs and

Since this was\_the initial visit of the Misge Fand and it'was decided that a basic explanation would be given all subjects before tests for suggestibility were begun. All subjects were carefully instructed in the nature of the work carried on in this office, were cautioned as to the secrecy of the matters involved, and the use of volunteer subjects in our experimental work. Specific details and secret, technical matters were,. of course, omitted.

The first test. made on all subjects was the standard "falling bagk" test; none of the subjects were particularly suggestible to the test, although all experienced a slight swaying.

The second test run was the standard "hand raising" test and,in each case, each subject succeeded in responding successfully to the. test. Of particular note, is the fact that in responding to the test, raised her left hand with great facility while her right hand was hardly responsive at all. A full explanation of this phenomena will be sought after a greater depth has been reached in the subjects.

After the conclusion of the first two tests, a general discussion was again held and a very slow relaxation testwas run on all three subjects. In this case, and reached a reasonably good relaxation, but was. unfortunately, seized by a spell of coughing and was prevented from completing the relaxation exercise.

The evening's work was concluded after a short discussion on general.matters at approximatelyi- 9:00PM.

In the opinion of E, na the first tests were about normal and fùture ability along hypnotic lines inthe case of Misses Pand and could not accurately

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