In Some Stage Acts, a Hypnotist Shows That a Hypnotized

question 41

Multiple Choice

In some stage acts, a hypnotist shows that a hypnotized person can become as stiff as a board, balancing with the head on one chair and the feet on another. How is this done?

• A) People can do this even without being hypnotized.
• B) The hypnotist puts the audience into a trance so they think they see something they do not see.
• C) Hypnotism gives people greater than normal strength.
• D) The person's weight is supported by very thin wires that the audience cannot see.

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Definitions:

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