The Social-Cognitive Theory of Hypnosis Emphasizes the Role Assigned to a Person

question 193

Multiple Choice

The social-cognitive theory of hypnosis emphasizes the role assigned to a person being hypnotized. This theory suggests that a person is not truly hypnotized, but rather is acting in a way that person believes a hypnotized person would act. Studies on the brain during hypnosis:

• A) do not support this theory, finding that hypnosis does not affect any part of the brain.
• B) support this theory, finding that hypnosis affects many parts of the brain.
• C) provide mixed support of this theory, finding that hypnosis sometimes affects the brain and sometimes does not.
• D) find that it is impossible to study the effect of hypnosis on parts of the brain.

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