A methodological analysis of the simulating technique

2 features characterize the simulating technique. Simulators are both deeply involved in the problem task of simulation and immune to the experiential effects of hypnotic treatment. The technique leads to unambiguous inferences when hypnotic and simulating Ss perform in a similar fashion in the hypnotic setting. However, the treatment aspects of faking instruction limit the interpretation of behavioral differences between the 2 groups. Such effects can be demonstrated and are most likely to arise when the expected response is difficult for S to define. Personality differences between hypnotic and simulating Ss appear to be relatively unimportant. On some variables, at least, faking performance is not influenced as much by personality factors as by the treatment effects of simulation instruction.