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In an attempt to objectify observations made in initial interviews, certain 'prognostic indicators' are recorded. These are: (1) electrical skin conductivity, (2) pulse frequency, (3) word frequency, and (4) visible movements. Four types of reaction are found:
1When absence of trend is found in all four indicators, this means there is little free energy for the work, and analysis will be either very long or unsuccessful.
2When there is a trend to inactivity in the indicators, this points to a need for dependence on the interviewer, and the problem is to deal with the over dependence.
3When there is a trend to lowered skin resistance associated with diminishing activity, the patient will seek to escape, but will make progress if he can be retained.
4When the trend to increasing skin resistance is associated with increasing activity, the situation is ideal—the affects are mobile and can be used.
These conclusions bear on the connection between unconscious tension