Which statement is the BEST evidence that hypnosis produces an altered state of consciousness?

A) Under hypnosis, people can regress in age and think like a very young child.
B) Recent research using PET scans has shown that hypnosis is a special case of imagination.
C) Hypnosis effectively reduces the perception of pain.
D) People can retrieve lost memories while hypnotized.


C) Hypnosis effectively reduces the perception of pain.

Psychology

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To reconcile Spearman's and Thurstone's views, current theorists and test designers assume that

A) a unique s factor is reflected in each of Thurstone's primary factors. B) at the highest level, g is presumed to be present to some degree in all separate factors. C) at the highest level, s is presumed to be present to some degree in all separate factors. D) g reflects fluid intelligence and s reflects crystallized intelligence.

Psychology