Based on the results of Stern and colleagues (1977), which statement about the effectiveness of hypnosis to relieve pain is TRUE?

A) Hypnosis was no more effective than were placebo medications.
B) Hypnosis was about as effective as acupuncture but less effective than was pain-relieving medication.
C) Hypnosis was equally effective as pain-relieving medication and acupuncture.
D) Hypnosis was more effective than were pain-relieving medication and acupuncture.


D) Hypnosis was more effective than were pain-relieving medication and acupuncture.

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