Critics of Ernest Hilgard's Divided Consciousness View of Hypnosis Suggest

question 39

Multiple Choice

Critics of Ernest Hilgard's divided consciousness view of hypnosis suggest that

• A)hypnosis is an abnormal state in which the hypnotized person behaves contrary to how a normal person would behave.
• B)the person undergoing hypnosis should not be given permission to admit to the pain that he or she was always feeling.
• C)the component of consciousness that follows the hypnotist's commands is not aware of what is going on in the entire hypnosis session.
• D)the hidden observer simply demonstrates that the hypnotized person is not in an altered state of consciousness at all.

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