What theory of hypnosis would be best able to account for research findings that suggest that an individual can be consciously telling a researcher that placing one's hand in ice-cold water isn't painful while unconsciously tapping a button that indicates they are experiencing pain?
A)Activation-synthesis theory
B)Information processing theory
C)Sociocognitive theory
D)Dissociation theory

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Dissociation theory suggests that hypnosis involves a splitting of awareness, where the individual can experience different levels of consciousness simultaneously. This theory can account for the individual's conscious report of not experiencing pain while their unconscious response indicates that they are experiencing pain.

What Theory of Hypnosis Would Be Best Able to Account