NDLI: The “Weight” of Words on the Forearms During Relaxation

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Author	Santarpia, A. Blanchet, A. Mininni, G. Kwiatkowski, F. Lindeman, L. Lambert, J. F.
Copyright Year	2009
Abstract	In this paper we examined the influence of repetition of weight-related sentences on the involuntary pressure forces of the forearms, when in a relaxed state. These forces were involuntary oscillations, exerted by muscle movements of the breathing-cycle and muscle movements of the arm on force sensors. We constructed a linguistic bio-mechanical system (Ablasmi), where in each arm of a padded relaxation chair contained special sensors that were specifically designed to detect the pressure forces of each forearm while participants listened to the specific recorded weight-related sentences. In this experiment we used some classic sentences, such as “your right/left arm is heavy,” inspired by Autogenic Training (Schultz in Le training autogene. Paris, PUF, 1974) and some sentences, such as “your right/left arm is made of lead,” inspired by Grossmann’s relaxation technique. We observed that when the recorded sentences were directed to the right arm there was a significant increase of involuntary pressure forces on the right forearm. Additionally, we observed the same effect on the left forearm for the sentences directed to the left forearm. Thus, we believe we have provided experimental evidence of a definite linguistic effect of weight-related sentences on the involuntary pressure forces of the forearms. The implications of these findings are discussed.
Starting Page	105
Ending Page	111
Page Count	7
File Format	PDF
ISSN	10900586
Journal	Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
Volume Number	34
Issue Number	2
e-ISSN	15733270
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2009-03-24
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Effects of weight-related sentences Heaviness of the arms Autogenic training Relaxation Metaphors of weight Psychotherapy and Counseling Public Health/Gesundheitswesen Health Psychology Psychology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology Applied Psychology

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