A group of people are hypnotized and a second group simulates being hypnotized.Both groups are told to retie their shoes when they hear the phrase "be careful." The group simulating hypnosis retie their shoes only when the hypnotist says to "be careful," but the hypnotized group retie their shoes no matter who says to "be careful." In this example,which theory of hypnosis is supported?

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The behavior of the hypnotized group supports the state theory of hypnosis, which posits that hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness. This is evidenced by their automatic response to the cue regardless of who delivers it, indicating a change in their perception or awareness.

A Group of People Are Hypnotized and a Second Group