Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Stage

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that stage hypnotists can get people to do strange things on stage?

• A) The "hypnotized" volunteers don't want to "spoil the act" while on stage.
• B) The volunteers can act silly without fear or embarrassment since they are "hypnotized."
• C) The audience response tends to bring out the "ham" in the volunteers.
• D) The volunteers are experiencing a dissociative state of hypnosis.

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Definitions:

Conflict

A situation or issue characterized by disagreement, opposition, or clash between two or more parties.

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Loss Averse

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