AppFMfflA1Fqf MLqq2iqq?q0030-7 This outline is divided into thi-ee sections: one for each of the three specified areas of basic research and a final section devoted to ge neral comments and suggestions relating to the overall research design. It is suggested that the extensive batteries of standard tests listed below be given only to those gifted subjects used in developing the 'applied' research data and to an appropriate number of controls. PART 1: Identification of Measurable Characteristics Possessed by Gifted Subjects (approximately 20foaf The total project effort7 - - Sensory Evaluation Auditory iof- Simple 11~1,JcNw- elb A~s-lpe-g Visual beyond OR - As much 1311 Include varying dinmess-intennity-color 167 Pseudoisochromatic plates Color d c??imin&on with monochrometers or yarn test Explore V14;4 e ond visible range' beyond visual threshold (_ez P Flicker-Fusion test rll~. Y PIC tones, check extremes of spectrum,~-going as far thresholds as instrumentation permits fancy audiometry as facilities permit-~' if ossible measures relate,% Po implicit speecill Check acuity, defining the extreme limit's ,6 Visual fields by instrument with several types of targets and facto-~-s Tactile -T o-point discrimination -Vibratory Heat and Cold discrimination (Synesthesia test?) SG1 I Psychological Evaluation 0 17- fl - 6 13-e fl 13 jn-~epth Interview Omnibus Personality Inventory (OPI) Projective tests or Rorschach WAISPAS test (by 'Y'D We Luscher color test Strong and/or Allport-Vernon'-- aptitude/values Reaction tim tests -- latency Raven's Matrix -- abstractions Embedded Figures tests -- illusions Memory tests, including eidetic imagery is possible Suggestibility tests (Ernest Hilgarde,, Stanford) Field Dependency tests (Witkin) If facilities permit, tests relating to 'information processing' rates and modes This item is listed separately but will. obviously be closely tied to both the psychological evaluation (above) and the inedical evluation (below). We visualize the possibility of se a ate but related interviews by medical, Approved SG1 I SG1 1 1 ~_Ly ned fters, -,who is Approved For"xe Wk WZ!A-Rr6W -TJKQQQ2&VZQQ030-7 facets in appropriate depth. These facets should include, for instance: complete medi .cal history~ with particular focus on childhood or later diseases whic might relate to the Igiftedness'; family medical history; curriculum vitae; objective events and subjeEtive vie"'s SG1 I 's relating to the discovery and enhancement of the sub j ectfs paranormal capacities; other special skills or interests; socio-economic, cultural, familial environment; outstanding 3-ng* tpeaksl~ experiences., traumas; religious content of the subject's life; other paranormal or related experiences .(e.g., deja vue) on which the subject has not been tested; and such psychiatric and psychological interview techniques as may shed further light on the subject's personality, values,.motivation., mattal state and interpersonal style. Medical Evaluation - Medical history (as above) - General phsyical examination (normal lab work as well) - EEG - Neurological examination,, Dynamometer P~ &-, V-e 1q - Opthomological exam (see Sensory Evaluation) ENT exam (see Sensory Evaluation) - Such other examinations as may be suggested by the above Behavioral Evaluation above),-"- 11o SG1 I - Interviews (as - Time estimates - Recognition tests (tachistoscope) - If feasible, certain sponsor-provided tapes and films designed to test observation, recall and assessment skills PART II:.Identification of Neurophysiological Correlates (approximately 20% of the total project OffortT Note: the CNS and ANS testing should be done during paranormal experimentation., with truly random-inter-trial intervals. Central Nervous System Evoked potential -- tones andft%% lights, several frequencies at specified amounts above and below threshold ~~,aj EEG 9L,/1 CITV - lights., words, tachi.stoscope Autonomic Nervous System GSR Heart rate Finger plcthysinogram Respiration -- pneumatic or nasal ApPM.edcForjReLease228WDaMD taLAdRDPS&OMMM200200030-7 Approved For Releasew2000/08/10 : CIA-PDP96-00787R*0020020.0030-7 (1) baselines and resting levels (2) response to tones and lights (3 sub-threshold stimuli (4~ specialized testing PART III: Identify (or provide theories on) the nature of the validated paranormal7p~.2enomena and energy (approxim-a-tel-y15 Foo]f -the total project effort) , "', 111f .1, 1pae"IX /? 1A Use of Beischer probes, if feasible specifying the energy Use of Gradiometers level., field strength, intennity of stimuli Whether in eclectic or creative mode, attempt to provide basic theovetical constructs on the underlying dynamics, the mode of communication or of energy transference which seem consistent with the validated phenomena - Provide theories on means of developing/enhancing the gift PART IV: General Comments and Observations~ Additional Suggestions (1) For optimum credibility with sponsor-elements (assuming validation of the phenomena) we urge adoption of the most stringent experimental controls feasible.under the circum.-tances--including., but not necessarily limited to., use of non-paranormal lab referees .4*MPMI~, who would: initially check the balance of the overall experimental design; establish dail-,~ procedures and routine management practices before beginning experimentation with the subjects; spo-b-chock the on-going. experiments; establish the random trials involving CNS, ANS and otheb (e.g., X-Ray) tests. (2) Throughout the expertnontation, use only qualified experts to administer the various specialized tests; (3) Before a day's experimentation., subjects should strip-down (removing rings, wristwatches, etc, as well) and put on a special lab garment (jumpsuit); (it) We should have a clearer understanding of the criteria employed by the contractor in determining who are 'gifted' and 'superstar' subjects; (5) It should be understood that, while the sponsor will not be given the identities of the subjects along with the results of testing, the sponsor SG1 D will have access to all of the specified raw test data (above); (6) If X-Rays are done on a spot basis during experimentation,, it should be limited to chest, hands and skull; (ultra-sound?) ~eolJD 7 We should also have a cleacer understanding and, if possible, a set SG11 We ihould rate for the subjects' fees; M NTMh sh ere 0 SG1 I There should be matched normal-control ub'ects throughout; 0 (9) should be on the list of 'authorized' supervisors; "I - Mmight (10 1- might be useful to have a simpl comprehensive self-inventory form (e.9., mood, rested, ailments, etc) for the subjects to fill. out on the morning of each test day before interaction with lab personnel-; (11)Matters~ of protocol and procedure for any given experiment should not be discussed with the subjects beforehand; and (12) We should be clear on the nature of 'feedback' (when, how, how often) .to be imentation ,hiven to the subj(~cts during experi le LA pt :/- 14, ( C e 0 0 0 3 0 - 7 66eW'4~io r,Re i ease RO !PPI ;o~~,,,.4, I - Y "~JC. , .