Which of the following statements is true of hypnosis?

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


Answer: C

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