Question

multiple choice question
the social cognitive behavior view of hypnosis states that hypnosis is

○ much like a sleep state, not quite unconscious but not fully awake and aware like the conscious state either.
○ an intangible force that passes from therapist to patient.
○ a special divided state of consciousness, a sort of splitting of consciousness into separate components.
○ a normal state in which the hypnotized person behaves the way they believe that a hypnotized person should behave.

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Explanation:

The social - cognitive behavior view of hypnosis emphasizes that people in hypnosis act based on their beliefs about how a hypnotized person should behave. The first option describes a sleep - like state which is not the social - cognitive view. The second option's idea of an intangible force is not part of this view. The third option's splitting of consciousness is related to the divided - consciousness view, not social - cognitive. So the correct option is the one about behaving as a hypnotized person is believed to behave.

Answer:

D. a normal state in which the hypnotized person behaves the way they believe that a hypnotized person should behave. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A - E in order, the last option here is the correct one. If the original options had labels, use the correct label with the text.)