Sociocognitive Theorists View Hypnosis as Mere Faking or Conscious Playacting

question 74

Essay

Sociocognitive theorists view hypnosis as mere faking or conscious playacting.
B. Some people believe that hypnotic suggestions can bolster the immune system and help a person fight disease, but the findings have been mixed, and many studies have been flawed (Miller & Cohen, 2001). One therapist dismissed these concerns by saying that a negative result just means that the hypnotist isn't skilled enough. As a critical thinker, can you spot what is wrong with his reasoning? (Think back to Chapter 2 and the way a scientific hypothesis must be stated.)
A. 1. true

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