The positive effects that have been noted when using hypnosis have been explained in a number of ways. One suggestion is that the relaxed state that accompanies a "hypnotic trance" is uniquely responsible for all of the effects. This reminds us of which principle of critical thinking from your book?

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The suggestion that the positive effects of hypnosis are solely due to relaxation is a rival hypothesis to other possible explanations, such as the power of suggestion or cognitive restructuring. Ruling out rival hypotheses is a principle of critical thinking that involves considering alternative explanations and eliminating them through empirical evidence.

The Positive Effects That Have Been Noted When Using Hypnosis