According to the Critical Thinking box "Is Hypnosis a Special State of Consciousness?" studies of hypnosis using brain-imaging techniques tend to support which view of hypnosis?
A) Hypnosis does not alter activity in any brain region.
B) People who claim to be hypnotized are consciously faking their responses.
C) Hypnosis is simply role-playing and is probably not a special state of consciousness.
D) Hypnosis is a distinct mental state and not merely role-playing.

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Studies using brain-imaging techniques have shown that while individuals are under hypnosis, there is a decrease in activity in certain areas of the brain associated with critical thinking and an increase in activity in areas associated with automatic behavior and suggestion. These findings suggest that hypnosis is a distinct mental state rather than just role-playing.

According to the Critical Thinking Box "Is Hypnosis a Special