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This outiine i.,'@ d;:'Ivided into t@iiree sectio,ic,: one fclr e,,.i,h 'A t'le
three spcc4fied areas c., tzisic research and a fi,ial sccti(.-@n devo`-(@@ t",
general. eonzx)ents and -,u:-J_,E,,;tions relating to !,he )v,!ral.1 resebrcl,- 6 ,,Jgn,
it is sulgested that 11,h,@ extensive batteries of sl,afidard test,- 1i@lr?",
below be given only to gifted -,ubjects @,ise] L'i develonir,,,, t,ile
lapplied' research da'-1, ;,,,nd to an appropriate nu@nlher of conLrc.'I.s.
17AIG I: Identilicaticin of Mr:!AL@,@irLble Chararteristics F@)ssessed ty Gii'tE,@_@
U',) 01 th(; total proj@.?ct t@ffort)
sensory Eval-uai ion
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Auditor A - Simple ton, check. extxemes cf specl-.rum--going ai lHo',
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beyond thre,-holds as in-strumertati Jtr
As much fancy audiomctry as facilitit.@s permit. 4 , S
Include mea.@,@ures relatin:, '@o @jnp_,.icil sr,!( ch
Visual Check acuiL@i. defining the extreme 1-imits
a Visual fieIds by, instrwiient with sev-ral types of'
targets and varying ~-17.imiless-irt(:~i3lilt.y-.color -1 actors
A Pseudoisochl-onatic p1ates
Color discrimination with moncichronroters or yarn tet, t;
ANk J\ -Explore vislon beyond visible range, bi@yond -@risual fli:z-e.,-,hol.d
A - Kicker-Ptinion test
Tactile i' " - Two-point dl,,;@@riffdnation
A - Vibratory
A - B.Cat and CoId discrimination
V - (Synesthesia
Psychological. H:vaiuat ion
ILLEGIB	A -	Unnibus Persoaality Inventory (Opi@;
	A -	Projective tests -- TAT and/or Rorcehach
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A	WAIS/PAS test (byF
LU-scher Color test
		Strong and/or Allport-Vernon -- aptitude/values
		Reaction ti-x- tests -- -Datency
		Raven's Matrix -- abstractionr
		Dnbedded Figures tests -- illusi.ors.
		Memory tests, including eidetic im@gery is possible
	
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t	Suggestibility tests (Ernest itil-garde, stanford)
	A -	Field Dependericy, tests (Witkiii)
	-	If facilities permit, tests rclatir.g to 'information
		processinF' rates and modes
Inter,-iew
This item i.3 listed sep,@trately but wi-31. 61,viousl)r be
closely tied to both the psychol.ogical- evaluation (nb,)vc)
and the medical evluation (b_,_`o1,Y). 147c visuaLize the
possibility of separate but rcl-atec irtervir4s by med [I
and psycholc.)gical pers(@nnel; but; thL,; nueln* t
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facets in appropriate depth. These faccl,s should
include, for instance: complete medical "Jith
particular focus on childhood or later d]sea.-,t_,s -,ihich
might relate to the ' giftedness family med! cal history
curriculum vitae; objective events and subjet',ive views,
relating to the discovery and enhancement of the @,ubject's
paranormal capacities; other sp@acial ski.lls or interest
socio-economic, cultural, familLal environment; Outstanding
'peaks', experiences, traumas; religiuds content of the
subject's life; -other paranormal or related experiences
(e.g., deja vue) on which the siibject has not beE.r, t@_-sted;
and SUCh and P-YC1-.0106_LCa1 i1;'1kf_L'V.'Lew Leclinique.,;
as may shed further light on th'L? subject's personality,
values, motivation, mattal state and interpersconal. style.
Medical Evaluation
Medical.. history (as above)
General phsyical examination (noimal lab work as well)
EEG
Neurological examination, Dyn=cmeter
Opthomological exam (see Sensor!r Evaluation)
ENT exam (see Sensory Evaluation)
Such other examinations as may be suggested by the above
Al@ehavioral Rvaluation
Interviews (as above)
A - Time estimates
A - Recognition tests (tachistoscope)
A - If feasible, certain sponsor-provided tapes aInd films
designed to test observation, recall and asse@,;sment
skills
PART II: Identification of 1.1ourophysiological Correlates (approxdmately 20%
of the total project effort)
Note: the CNS and ANS testing should lie done during paranormal
experimentation, with truly random inter-trial intervals.
Central Nervous a,@tem
- Evoked potential -- tones and%%,J%%@ lights, several frequencies
at specified amounts above and below threshold
- EEG
- CNV -- lights, words,, tachistoscope
Autonomic Nervous System
- GSR
- Heart rate
Finger plet-11y.-x.,iogram
Re_spd!iation -- pneumatic or nasal-
NOTE: For all. of the above ANS measures we stiould hav,@,@:
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(2 response to tones and lights
3 sub-threshold stimuli
R speci'alized testing
PART III: Identify (or provide theories on) the nature of the validated
paranormal phenomena and energy (approx3Ea-telTY17(Y-o of the
total proje@t effort)-'
AN - Use probos, if feasible ) kipocifying the enerr,,-
A - Use of Gradiometers level, field strengt1t,
intennity of stimuli
- Whether in eclectic or creative mode, attempt to
provide basic theoeetical constructs on the underlying
dynamics,, the mode of co=unication or of energy
transference which seem consistent with the validated
phenomena
- Provide theories on means of developing/enhancinC the gift
PAIRT 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
easible under the circumstances--including, but not necessarily limited to,
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use of non-paranormal lab referees (e.g.j P13100- - - - - , and/or a ft%t C 4a,
physicist) who would: initially check the balance of the overall experimental
design; establish dai4 procedures and routine management practices before
beginning experimentation with the subjects; spot-check the on-goint experilftenls;
-,establish the random trials involving CNS, ANS and othet (e.g., X-Ray) tests.
(2) Throughout the experimentation, 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),
(4) 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 b@:! given
the identities of the subjects along with the results of testing., the sponsor
'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?)
(7) We should also have a cleaeer understanding and,, if possible, a set
rate 110 per hour) for the subjects' fees; SG1A
8) There sh ld be matched normal-control subjects throughout;
SG1A @9) should be on the list ofl 'authorized' vupervisorr;
10-= mlgr@@he useful to have a simple yet comprehensive self-inventory
form (e.g., mood, rested, ailments,, etc) for the subjects to fill out
on the morning of each test day before interaction with lal, personne);
(11)Matters of protocol and procedure for any given experiment should not
0 be discussed with the subjects beforehand; and 10 -t4C *N@e 0- -N"A' C' JOC
(12) We should be clear on the nature of 'feedback' (when, how, how often)
to be given to the subjects during eyperimentation.
(13) t