A group of people were hypnotized and a second group simulated being hypnotized. Both groups were told to retie their shoes when they heard the phrase "be careful." The group simulating hypnosis retied their shoes only when the hypnotist said "be careful," but the hypnotized group retied their shoes no matter who said "be careful." In this example, which theory of hypnosis was supported?
A. Role
B. State
C. Engagement
D. Activation-synthesis
Answer: B
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a. ?self-actualization b. self-esteem c. ?self-discrepancies d. ?self-efficacy
Milgram's obedience study is ethically questionable because the shocks posed a threat of physical harm
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. 5 b. 10 c. 25 d. 30
Research on social roles suggests that ________
a. people usually follow social roles with conscious deliberation. b. certain aspects of every role must be carried out or there will almost always be penalties. c. male gender roles in Western cultures have been resistant to any changes. d. social roles are fairly independent of culture.