Hi Annette- I haven't seen the movie and I doubt that I ever will, but I did read the story line on Wikipedia. A research paper that may have some relevance was presented at APS in Denver several years ago. Unfortunately, now that I'm retired I don't have access to PsychInfo so I can't give you a direct reference. However, the study involved a number of Ss who were to undergo major surgery involving heavy anesthesia. Once anesthetized Ss listened to a tape recording of 20 words. The next day Ss were asked if they could recall any of the words. All of the Ss reported that they didn't even know that words had been presented. They were then shown a list of 100 words and asked to circle any words that might have been presented. Ss scored well above chance and one S was 80% correct. Hopefully a search on memory and anesthesia will turn up something. Sorry that I can't be more helpful. -Don.
----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] Date: Thursday, September 17, 2009 8:33 am Subject: [tips] anyone seen "Awake"? To: "Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS)" > I have been asked by our psych club to provide commentary on the > movie Awake. > > This is NOT a film I would EVER choose to watch in the normal > course of my life. But I am willing to sacrifice myself for the > greater good... > > Having said that I wonder if any tipsters have seen it and can > give me some clues of things that relate to psychology, and > particularly to cognitive psychology that I should look for and > be prepared to comment upon. > > I am planning to talk a bit about anesthesia awareness and out- > of-body experiences. > > Any help is welcome. > > Annette > > Annette Kujawski Taylor, Ph.D. > Professor of Psychology > University of San Diego > 5998 Alcala Park > San Diego, CA 92110 > 619-260-4006 > [email protected] > > --- > To make changes to your subscription contact: > > Bill Southerly ([email protected]) > Don Allen Dept. of Psychology Langara College 100 W. 49th Ave. Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5Y 2Z6 Phone: 604-323-5871 --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
