Sociocognitive theorists who argue that hypnosis is similar to a placebo response, meaning that hypnosis is dependent on a person believing that he or she is being hypnotized, take this view.
A) nonstate
B) special state
C) imagination
D) magical thinking

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Nonstate theorists argue that hypnosis does not involve entering an altered state of consciousness. Instead, they believe that the effects of hypnosis are due to the individual's expectations, beliefs, and social context, similar to the placebo effect.

Sociocognitive Theorists Who Argue That Hypnosis Is Similar to a Placebo