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Which of the following is evidence supporting the role theory of hypnosis?
(A) People with rich fantasy lives are more hypnotizable.
(B) People will not behave under hypnosis in ways they would not without hypnosis.
(C) Hilgard’s experiment demonstrated the presence of a hidden observer.
(D) Our heart and respiration rates may differ while under hypnosis.
(E) Some therapists successfully use hypnosis in therapy.
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(A) People with rich fantasy lives are more hypnotizable.
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Explanation
People who have richer fantasy lives are more easily hypnotizable. This finding supports role theory, the idea that people may be acting out a social role under hypnosis. Choice B is irrelevant and incorrect according to research. Hilgard’s hidden observer is evidence for the dissociation theory of hypnosis. Choices D and E are true but are not evidence for role theory.
Posted : 04/02/2024 1:30 pm