A group of people were hypnotized and a second group simulated being hypnotized. Both groups were told to retie their shoes when they heard the phrase "be careful." The group simulating hypnosis retied their shoes only when the hypnotist said "be careful," but the hypnotized group retied their shoes no matter who said "be careful." In this example, which theory of hypnosis was supported?

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The state theory of hypnosis suggests that hypnosis is a distinct state of consciousness, which is supported by the fact that the hypnotized group responded to the cue regardless of who said it, indicating an altered state of awareness.

A Group of People Were Hypnotized and a Second Group