Asked by claudia corrales on May 29, 2024
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The social influence theory of hypnosis emphasizes that
A) hypnotized people will carry out suggestions only when no one is watching them.
B) hypnotized people are simply enacting the role of "good hypnotic subjects."
C) most hypnotized people are consciously faking phantom limb sensations.
D) hypnotic susceptibility is positively correlated with ESP.
Social Influence Theory
A theory that examines how individual thoughts, actions, and feelings are influenced by social interactions and the presence of others.
Hypnotic Subjects
Individuals who are under hypnosis and are more open to suggestions, alterations in perception, and changes in behavior or thought processes.
Hypnosis
A trance-like state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and increased suggestibility.
- Use comprehension of sensory perception to explain occurrences and behaviors such as hypnotic suggestions, placebo effects, and feelings of phantom limbs.
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Jagtar SinghJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The social influence theory of hypnosis suggests that hypnotized individuals are not in a trance state, but rather they are enacting the role of a "good hypnotic subject" based on social expectations and cues from the hypnotist. These individuals are not faking their experiences but are rather responding to the suggestions given to them as a result of social influence. This theory suggests that while hypnosis may have real effects, it is not a unique state of consciousness.
Learning Objectives
- Use comprehension of sensory perception to explain occurrences and behaviors such as hypnotic suggestions, placebo effects, and feelings of phantom limbs.