The _____ theory of hypnosis emphasizes the pressure to play the role assigned to a person being hypnotized.

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The social-cognitive theory of hypnosis suggests that individuals are playing a role and their behavior under hypnosis is a social role that individuals fulfill in response to the expectations of the hypnotist and the situation. This theory emphasizes the importance of social and cognitive factors in the hypnotic process, rather than hypnosis being a result of altered consciousness.

The _____ Theory of Hypnosis Emphasizes the Pressure to Play