Psychologist Ernest Hilgard uses the term "hidden observer" to refer to the:
A) fact that the hypnotized person experiences multiple personalities.
B) stream of mental activity that the hypnotized person is not consciously aware of yet continues to process.
C) use of a second hypnotist during hypnotic training sessions.
D) fact that the hypnotized person is often unaware of other people in the room.

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According to Hilgard, the "hidden observer" refers to the stream of mental activity that continues to process during hypnosis, even though the person may not be consciously aware of it. This hidden observer may be responsible for certain responses or actions during hypnosis that the person is not consciously aware of.

Psychologist Ernest Hilgard Uses the Term "Hidden Observer" to Refer