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A Summary of Techniques: Theory, Research, and Applications
Pages 235-245

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... Conceptualizations are proposed that take into account cognitive organization intrinsic to the natural state of sleep. Key Elements An individual's need to learn (motivation)
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... Key Elements Relaxation, guided (pleasant) imagery, concentration, and suggestion combined the package is what counts.
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... increases in pleasantness ratings, self-motivation ratings, and taskcommitment appraisals; and (3) no significant differences on foreign language proficiency between SALTT and the standard Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Course instructional methods.
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... Mental practice of a motor skill enhances performance somewhat more than no practice; (2) practice or rehearsal produces larger effects on tasks with more symbolic elements (cognitive)
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... Such "disregulations" are adjusted through the use of biofeedback. Key Elements Control over internal events related to specific performance, selfregulation.
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... Key Elements Production of binaural beats, extending the duration of the period of theta activity (4 to 7 hertz) , extended exposure to Hemi-Sync~ (for example, three days with an experienced staff administering the treatments)
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... . Key Elements Atmosphere and related expectations; specific treatments, including meditation or rest, biofeedback, drugs.
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... Knowledge about a client's PRS enables a counselor to speak the client's language, a process that enhances empathy and influence. Key Elements Matching on verbal (preferred predicates)
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... Key Elements Procedures (e.g., the COHORT system) and group properties (e.g., relation of group to members)
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... Army studies document benefits of unit stability: for example, COHORT units have higher reenlistment rates, positive self-image, and psychological readiness for combat, including an ability to withstand more stress. PARAPSYCHOLOGY Theory and Assumptions Psi phenomena exist and can be demonstrated; they are sensitive to aspects of the situation and moods of the percipient.
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... Success rates for psi effects in Ganzfeld experiments range from an alleged 55 percent to a critically evaluated 30 percent; (2) psychokinesis effects demonstrated for very large data bases as small deviations from theoretical distributions (random event generator experiments)
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  • designs laboratory
  • mental practice
  • internal events
  • laboratory tasks

  • team cohesion
  • coping skills
  • studies focus
  • focused attention
  • usually related

  • motor tasks
  • binaural beats
  • motor skills
  • arousal levels
  • efficient sensory

  • conditioned emotional
  • direct mental
  • frequency following
  • sports competition
  • training sessions

  • relaxed approach
  • midseason cohesion
  • underlie effects
  • cognitive tasks
  • verbal responding

  • preparatory set
  • produces larger
  • theoretical distributions
  • foreign languages
  • focusing attention


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