Many Hypnotists Claim That You Will Do Nothing Under Hypnosis

question 138

Multiple Choice

Many hypnotists claim that you will do nothing under hypnosis that you would refuse to do otherwise. What does the evidence say about this claim?

• A) It is correct. People who are asked to do something dangerous or illegal under hypnosis consistently refuse.
• B) It is incorrect. Hypnotized people do many things that they would never agree to do otherwise.
• C) The evidence is unclear. Even people who are not hypnotized will agree to do strange and dangerous things in an experiment.
• D) The evidence is unclear. As soon as a hypnotist suggests doing something even slightly dangerous, the person comes out of hypnosis.

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