How Does the Dissociation Theory Explain Hypnosis

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Multiple Choice

How does the dissociation theory explain hypnosis?

• A) Hypnosis increases dopamine levels in the body.
• B) People merely fake being hypnotized.
• C) Hypnotized individuals dissociate the conscious mind into an "observer" part and a "hidden observer" part.
• D) Hypnosis allows us to dissociate ourselves from our beliefs and expectations.

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