Abstract
The development of paranoid reactions was investigated in normal people experiencing a temporary loss of hearing. In a social setting, subjects made partially deaf by hypnotic suggestion, but kept unaware of the source of their deafness, became more paranoid as indicated on a variety of assessment measures. The results support a hypothesized cognitive-social mechanism for the clinically observed relationship between paranoia and deafness in the elderly.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1529-1531 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Science |
Volume | 212 |
Issue number | 4502 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1981 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General