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Nicholas Peter Spanos | |
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| Born | 1942 |
| Died | 6 June 1994 |
| Alma mater | Boston University,[2] Northeastern University |
| Known for | Study of hypnosis, skepticism, debunking conspiracy theories |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Hypnosis |
| Institutions | Carleton University |
| Hypnosis |
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Nicholas Peter Spanos[3] (1942 – June 6, 1994), was professor of psychology and director of the Laboratory for Experimental Hypnosis at Carleton University from 1975 to his death in a single engine plane crash on June 6, 1994.[4] Spanos conducted multiple studies that challenged common beliefs. He tried to distinguish the difference between common beliefs about hypnosis and what was actually occurring. These studies conducted by Spanos led to the modern understanding that hypnosis is not an altered state and is actually suggested behaviors that the participant chooses to go along with or not.[5][6] Along with this, Spanos conducted studies regarding dissociative identity disorder in which he stated that multiple personalities are not a product of trauma but are based on social norms.
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- ^ Baker, Robert A. (Fall 1994). "In Memoriam: Nick Spanos". Skeptical Inquirer. 18 (5): 459.
- ^ [Lilienfeld, Scott O. and Hal Arkowitz. "Is Hypnosis a Distinct Form of Consciousness?" Scientific America. Nature America Inc. 8 Jan. 2009. Web. 12 Oct. 2013.http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=is-hypnosis-a-distinct-form]
- ^ [Spanos, Nick P. "Acting As If You Are Hypnotized." Research Communications in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Behavior:7 (1982): Web 12 Oct. 2013.http://www.edmondschools.net/Portals/3/docs/Terri_McGill/READ-ACTING%20AS%20IF.pdf]