A client who undergoes hypnosis for pain and reports a reduction in the unpleasant feeling of pain has experienced:

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The client's reported reduction in pain is indicative of hypnotic analgesia, which is a therapeutic application of hypnosis that reduces sensitivity to painful stimuli. Choice B, imagined perception, pertains to the creation of sensory experiences without external stimuli. Choice C, posthypnotic amnesia, refers to the inability to recall certain events or information after hypnosis. Choice D, posthypnotic suggestion, involves the implantation of a suggestion during hypnosis that will be carried out after the trance state has ended.

A Client Who Undergoes Hypnosis for Pain and Reports a Reduction