Which of the following statements about the effectiveness of hypnosis is FALSE?
A. Psychology and medicine recognize hypnosis as a legitimate process.
B. Hypnosis is most effective when combined with psychotherapy.
C. Research does not support the claim that hypnosis can reduce the experience of pain.
D. Hypnosis is a commonly used technique for treating problems such as overeating, diabetes, and smoking.
Answer: C
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a. True b. False
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