A Stage Hypnotist Is Sometimes Successful in Getting People to Disrobe

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Multiple Choice

A stage hypnotist is sometimes successful in getting people to disrobe in public.What is the BEST explanation for this phenomenon?

• A) When hypnotized, a subject comes under the total control of the hypnotist and will follow any instructions to the letter.
• B) The subject is a confederate of the hypnotist and disrobes while pretending to be hypnotized.
• C) When hypnotized, subjects are able to convince themselves that they cannot be held responsible for their actions.
• D) The hypnotist is careful to select only those subjects who look as if they would enjoy disrobing in public.

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Definitions:

Variance

A measure of the dispersion representing the average of the squared differences from the mean in a data set.

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Group Mean

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Average Reaction Time

The typical duration it takes for an individual to respond to a stimulus.