Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) Most courts still hold the technique of hypnosis as scientifically reliable.
2) When a person enters hypnosis they totally lose consciousness for the duration of the session.
3) The public has a considerably negative view of forensic hypnosis, while the legal and medical communities have a quite favorable opinion.
4) Forensic hypnosis is not recommended for use on a defendant or person suspected of being involved in the crime under investigation.
5) Critics argue that a person undergoing hypnosis experiences an increased susceptibility to suggestion and a loss of critical judgement regarding cues planted by the hypnotist.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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