Brain scans have shown that hypnosis increases activity in the frontal lobe attention systems.While hypnosis does not block sensory input,it appears to block our attention to it,lending support to the role of ________ in hypnosis.
A) dissociation
B) distraction
C) selective attention
D) social influence

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The statement mentions that hypnosis appears to block our attention to sensory input, which supports the role of selective attention in hypnosis. This means that the person under hypnosis is focusing their attention on specific things, while ignoring or filtering out other things. Dissociation and distraction are not mentioned as playing a role in hypnosis in this context, and social influence is not directly related to the brain activity described.

Brain Scans Have Shown That Hypnosis Increases Activity in the Frontal