In Hilgard's study on the "hidden observer" phenomenon, he argued that there are two modes of consciousness: the _____ and _____.

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Hilgard argued that there are two modes of consciousness: the active mode, which is focused on the task at hand, and the receptive mode, which is open to receiving information from the environment. These two modes can coexist, with the active mode in the forefront and the receptive mode in the background, leading to the hidden observer phenomenon.

In Hilgard's Study on the "Hidden Observer" Phenomenon, He Argued