The Stroop Test provides evidence that behavior under hypnosis is more than social conformity by showing that highly suggestible individuals under hypnosis ____.
A)are able to ignore binaural sounds to decipher auditory signals
B)can identify words hidden within scintillating grid illusions
C)are able to ignore flashes of light when deciphering imagery
D)can identify ink colors at comparable rates regardless of word presentation

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The Stroop Test measures the interference between word information and color information. Highly suggestible individuals under hypnosis perform nearly as well as those not under hypnosis, indicating that their behavior is not solely due to social conformity but rather a genuine effect of hypnosis. This is demonstrated by their ability to identify ink colors at comparable rates regardless of the presented word, showing that they are able to ignore the meaning of the word and focus on the color of the ink.

The Stroop Test Provides Evidence That Behavior Under Hypnosis Is