Orne and Evans (1965) found that hypnotized participants could be induced to dip their hand in what they thought was acid and then throw it in another person's face. However, non-hypnotized participants who were told to pretend as if they were hypnotized were ________ to engage in the same behaviour.

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Orne and Evans (1965) found that non-hypnotized participants who were instructed to act as if they were hypnotized were just as likely to engage in the same behavior, suggesting that the behavior was not due to hypnosis itself but rather the situational context and expectations.

Orne and Evans (1965) Found That Hypnotized Participants Could Be