Connie and Lonnie appear to be hypnotized, but they might be just pretending. You tell them their brother Johnnie is sitting in the chair in front of them; they both say they see him. Now Johnnie really enters the room. Connie says she sees Johnnie in two places at once. Lonnie says the person who just entered must be someone else. Which one is really hypnotized?

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Connie's response indicates a genuine hypnotic experience because she incorporates the suggestion into her reality, seeing Johnnie in two places at once. Lonnie's rationalization suggests he is not truly hypnotized but pretending, as he tries to logically explain the situation.

Connie and Lonnie Appear to Be Hypnotized, but They Might