Which of the following is NOT a reason that stage hypnotists can get people to do strange things on stage?
A) The "hypnotized" volunteers don't want to "spoil the act" while on stage.
B) The volunteers can act silly without fear or embarrassment since they are "hypnotized."
C) The audience response tends to bring out the "ham" in the volunteers.
D) The volunteers are experiencing a dissociative state of hypnosis.

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Stage hypnotists rely on the power of suggestion and suggestibility to create a dissociative state of hypnosis in their volunteers. This state allows for increased responsiveness to the hypnotist's suggestions, which can lead to the volunteers acting in unusual or unexpected ways on stage. However, this does not mean that the volunteers are not aware of their actions or behavior. The other options (A, B, and C) all contribute to the success of the stage hypnotist's performance.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Stage