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Papers by Steven Lynn

Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2017

The debate regarding the relationship between dissociation and trauma has raised questions regard... more The debate regarding the relationship between dissociation and trauma has raised questions regarding the validity of measures of dissociation. Dalenberg et al.'s (2012) meta-analysis included studies using the Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES II), but excluded the DES-Comparison (DES-C) scale, claiming that it lacked validity as a measure of dissociation. Lynn et al. (2014) contended that omitting those studies might have skewed the results. In the current study, we compared the psychometric properties of both measures in two nonclinical US adult (student, general population) samples to evaluate the convergent and discriminant validity of the scales. We found support for the DES-II as a measure of dissociation as well as the validity and reliability of the DES-C, which compares well to the DES II. Compared with studies in Dalenberg et al., we found lower correlations between trauma and dissociation. No empirical basis exists to exclude studies using the DES-C in literature reviews.

The Strength of Self-Acceptance, 2013

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 2004

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has disrupted virtually every aspect of daily living, engende... more Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has disrupted virtually every aspect of daily living, engendering forced isolation and social distance, economic hardship, fears of contracting a potentially lethal illness and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Unfortunately, there is no formula or operating manual for how to cope with the current global pandemic. Previous research has documented an array of responses to mass crises or disasters, including chronic anxiety and posttraumatic stress as well as resilience and recovery. Much can be learned from this research about how people have coped in the past in order to identify strategies that may be particularly effective in managing distress and cultivating resilience during these perilous times. We delineate multiple coping strategies (e.g., behavioral activation, acceptance-based coping, mindfulness practice, loving-kindness practices) geared to decrease stress and promote resilience and recovery. These strategies may be especially ...

Applied Cognitive Psychology, 2020

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 2019

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2017

The International journal of eating disorders, 2013

The field of eating disorders (EDs) treatment has been beset by a marked disjunction between scie... more The field of eating disorders (EDs) treatment has been beset by a marked disjunction between scientific evidence and clinical application. We describe the nature and scope of the research-practice gap in the ED field. We draw on surveys and broader literature to better understand the research-practice gap in ED treatment and reasons for resistance to evidence-based practice. We identify three sources of the research-practice gap: (1) attitudinal factors, (2) differences in the definition of "evidence," and (3) cognitive factors, especially naïve realism and confirmation bias. We affirm the role of science as a safeguard against human fallibility and as a means of bridging the research-practice gap, and delineate key principles of scientific thinking for ED researchers and practitioners. We conclude with proposals for narrowing the research-practice gap in ED treatment and enhancing the quality of interventions for ED clients.

The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology, 2015

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 2002

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 2008

Consciousness and cognition, Jan 27, 2015

In three experiments, we examined the memory-undermining effects of daydreaming for (un)related s... more In three experiments, we examined the memory-undermining effects of daydreaming for (un)related stimuli. In Experiments 1 and 2, we tested whether daydreaming fosters forgetting of semantically interrelated material and hence, catalyzes false memory production. In Experiment 3, we examined the memory effects of different daydreaming instructions. In Experiment 1, daydreaming did not undermine correct recall of semantically interrelated words, nor did it affect false memories. In Experiment 2, we again failed to find that daydreaming exerted memory-undermining effects a. In Experiment 3, no memory effects were obtained using different daydreaming instructions. Together, our studies fail to show appreciable memory-undermining effects of daydreaming.

Frontiers in Psychology, 2015

Dissociative symptoms have been related to higher rapid eye movement sleep density, a sleep phase... more Dissociative symptoms have been related to higher rapid eye movement sleep density, a sleep phase during which hyperassociativity may occur. This may enhance artistic creativity during the day. To test this hypothesis, we conducted a creative photo contest to explore the relation between dissociation, sleep, and creativity. During the contest, participants (N = 72) took one photo per day for five consecutive days, based on specific daily themes (consisting of single words) and the instruction to take as creative a photo as possible each day. Furthermore, they completed daily measures of state dissociation and a short sleep diary. The photos and their captions were ranked by two professional photographers and two clinical psychologists based on creativity, originality, bizarreness, and quality. We expected that dissociative people would rank higher in the contest compared with low-dissociative participants, and that the most original photos would be taken on days when the participants scored highest on acute dissociation. We found that acute dissociation predicted a higher ranking on creativity. Poorer sleep quality and fewer hours of sleep predicted more bizarreness in the photos and captions. None of the trait measures could predict creativity. In sum, acute dissociation related to enhanced creativity. These findings contribute to our understanding of dissociative symptomatology.

Varieties of anomalous experience: Examining the scientific evidence (2nd ed.)., 2014

Eating Behaviors, 2008

One hundred sixty-four female undergraduates were recruited from the psychology pool at Binghamto... more One hundred sixty-four female undergraduates were recruited from the psychology pool at Binghamton University (age range 17 to 25; median age 18). Target participants were assigned to one of three groups: bulimia (n = 23), depressed/non-bulimic (n = 28), and non-symptomatic (n = 31). Group classification was determined by self-reported symptoms of bulimia or depression, via questionnaires and interview. Target participants were paired with non-symptomatic, non-target participants (n = 82).