One plausible theory suggests that hypnotic pain relief may result from

A) selective attention.
B) blocking sensory input.
C) speeding up the circadian rhythm.
D) eliciting the large waves characteristic of induced sleep.

Selective Attention

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object or task while ignoring other irrelevant information.

Hypnotic Pain Relief

A therapeutic technique involving hypnosis to manage and reduce pain perception in individuals without the use of pharmaceutical drugs.

Sensory Input

The information that is perceived through the senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, before being processed by the brain.