om ee cy » Approved For gigase,2hbgibigiid “EIA RB ae gtizanm000200200030-7 2 / facets in appropriate depth. These facets ton atin // include, for instance: complete medical history; with “particular focus on childhood or later diseases whic might relate to the. 'giftedness'; family medical history; curriculum vitae; objective events and subjeftive views © SG1l relating to the discovery and enhancement of the subject's paranormal capacities; other special skills or interests; socio-economic, cultural, familial environment; outstanding 'peaks', experiences, traumas; religious content of the subject's life; other paranormal or related experiences (e.g., deja vue) on which the subject has not been tested; ‘and such psychiatric and psychological interview techniques as may shed further light on the subject's personality, values,. motivation, matial state and interpersonal style. Medical Evaluation Medical history (as above) General phsyical examination (normal lab work as well) ‘4 Tee Dalade wetle, Piad * - Neurological examination, Dynamometer —_ we ey, vebieatory H ) - Opthomological exam (see Sensory Evaluation) , - ENT exam (see Sensory Evaluation) - - Such other examinations as may be suggested by the above Behavioral Evaluation . SAS SG1l Interviews (as above) : Time estimates Recognition tests (tachistoscope) re ~ If feasible, certain sponsor-provided tapes and films designed to test observation, recall and assessment skills HA PART II; Identification of Neurophysiological Correlates (approximately 20% . of the total project effort Note: the CNS and ANS testing should be done during paranormal experimentation, with truly random .inter-trial intervals. Central. Nervous System - Evoked potential -- tones andddges lights, several frequencies at specified amounts above and below threshold Pa J op yee BG yee - CNV -+ lights, words, tachistoscope Autonomic Nervous System A - GSR - Heart rate - Finger plethysmogram so oleaue -- pneumatic or nasal. Approveddror Release: 2000/08/10 1 GIAsRDP96:007187 RGO0200200030-7
+o Soe & --*” Approved For Release«a000/08/10 : CIA-RDP96-00787R€80200200030-7 (1) baselines and resting levels (2) response to tones and lights iB sub-threshold stimuli (4) specialized testing PART III: Identify (or provide theories on) the nature of the validated paranormal phenomena and energy (approximately 10% of the total Brodect effort) > pewesrrs HE ofl . - Use of Beischer probes, if feasible ) specifying the energy S by 3 Use of Gradiometers ) level, field strength, pHs, 71 . e / intensity of stimuli (f if ~ Whether in eclectic or creative mode, attempt to vo provide basic theoretical constructs on the underlying dynamics, the mode of communication or of energy transference which seem consistent with the validated phenomena - Provide theories on means of developing/enhancing the gift PART IV: General Comments ana Observations, Additional Suggestions (1) For optimum credibility with sponsor ‘elements (assuming validation of the phenomena) we urge adoption of the most stringent experimental controls feasible under the circumstances--including, but not necessarily Limited to, use of non-paranormal lab referees OS ROS See ates ela tines hh teen me aes who would: initially check the balance of the overall experimental design; establish daily procedures and routine management practices before beginning experimentation with the Subjects; spot-check the on-going experiments; oo - establish the random trials involving CNS, ANS and other (e.g, X-Ray) tests. (2) Throughout the experimentation, use only qualified experts to administer the various specialized tests; ‘. (3) Before a day's experimentation, subjects should strip-down (removing rings, wristwatches, etc, as well) and put on a Special lab garment (jumpsuit); (44) We should have a clearer understanding of the criteria employed by the contractor in determining who are 'gifted' and ‘superstar' subjects; (5) It should be understood that, while the sponsor will not be given the identities of the subjects along with the results of testing, the spongor SG1D will have access to all. of the specified raw test data (above); (6) If X-Rays are done on a spot basis during experimentation, it should be limited to chest, hands and skull; (ultra-sound?) ~ © spyi's VLTRA SeuNDP (7) We should also have a cleaprr understanding and, if possible, a set SGI1I rate for the subjects' fees; There should be matched normal-control subjects throughout; SG1l (9) should be on the list of ‘authorized' supervisors; (10) It might be useful to have a simple yet comprehensive self-~inventory form (e.g., mood, rested, ailments, etc) for the subjects to filL out Hbsid~ Fs on the morning of each test day before interaction with lab personnel 5 deuce ber 7 (11)Matters' of protocol and procedure for any given experiment should not (lrwdeot tn be discussed with the subjects beforehand; and rue Fee? (12) We should be clear on the nature of 'feedback' (when, how, how often) to be given to the subjects during ex erimentation, , VE} Ehpocramecuderr Het to hee Meeley Paonia BE exp (Ek iw * “KG pfoved For Release Zo00NBMe? Cid Kipasi0787K60026000030-7 > fle Sty, bed. > oe lr oof! Lh ~ pale fy htt _ yt}