Which of the following statements is true of hypnosis?

A) Individuals in a hypnotic state are unreceptive to external suggestions.
B) Widespread areas of the cerebral cortex are disabled when individuals are in a hypnotic state.
C) Individuals in a hypnotic state show characteristics of people being in a relaxed waking state.
D) Hypnosis produces a state of consciousness dissimilar to other states of consciousness.

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Mahir Momin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Studies have found that individuals in a hypnotic state show characteristics of people in a relaxed waking state, including decreased muscle tension and heart rate, and increased alpha wave activity in the brain. While individuals in a hypnotic state may be more receptive to certain suggestions, they are not completely unreceptive to external stimuli and can still process information from their surroundings. It is also not accurate to say that widespread areas of the cerebral cortex are disabled during hypnosis, as different areas of the brain may become activated or deactivated depending on the task or suggestion given. While hypnosis may produce a unique state of consciousness, it is not entirely dissimilar to other states of consciousness, such as focused attention or meditation.

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