Researchers Have Demonstrated That People Who Believe That Hypnosis Will

question 57

Multiple Choice

Researchers have demonstrated that people who believe that hypnosis will help them quit smoking have much greater success in quitting than people who don't believe that hypnosis will be effective. Which theory of hypnosis is supported by this evidence?

• A) psychodynamic theory
• B) sociocognitive theory
• C) dissociation theory
• D) trance theory

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