Researchers have demonstrated that people who believe that hypnosis will help them quit smoking have much greater success in quitting than people who don't believe that hypnosis will be effective. Which theory of hypnosis is supported by this evidence?

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The evidence supports sociocognitive theory, which suggests that the effectiveness of hypnosis is due to the person's beliefs, expectations, and social context rather than a distinct altered state of consciousness or trance. The finding that belief in hypnosis predicts success in quitting smoking supports this theory.

Researchers Have Demonstrated That People Who Believe That Hypnosis Will