Hypnotic analgesia refers to
a. the use of hypnosis to reduce anxiety.
b. hypnotic techniques designed to reduce fear.
c. the use of hypnosis to reduce pain.
d. the tendency for hypnotized individuals to feel more pain.
Answer: c. the use of hypnosis to reduce pain.
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