Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Pain-Reducing Effects of Hypnosis

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the pain-reducing effects of hypnosis is true?

• A)Research has shown that hypnosis reduces pain by triggering the release of endorphins.
• B)Research has shown that hypnosis reduces pain by decreasing people's fear and anxiety.
• C)Research has shown that hypnosis reduces pain by producing muscular relaxation.
• D)Psychologists don't specifically know how hypnosis achieves its pain-reducing effects.

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