While the social/cognitive process theory argues that ___,the dissociation theory believes that ___.
A) hypnosis is the result of motivated participants acting out roles; hypnosis is a genuine phenomenon
B) the hidden observer operates consciously; the hidden observer operates unconsciously
C) a network of brain areas is responsible for hypnosis; a specific area of the brain is responsible for hypnosis
D) social and cognitive processes are dissociated during hypnosis; conscious and unconscious processes are dissociated during hypnosis

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The social/cognitive process theory argues that hypnosis is the result of motivated participants acting out roles, while the dissociation theory believes that hypnosis is a genuine phenomenon. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Note: Option B is incorrect because both theories agree that there is a hidden observer during hypnosis, but they differ in whether it operates consciously or unconsciously. Option C is incorrect because both theories agree that hypnosis involves a network of brain areas, but they differ in whether a specific area is responsible. Option D is incorrect because both theories agree that dissociation occurs during hypnosis, but they differ in what is dissociated.

While the Social/cognitive Process Theory Argues That ___,The Dissociation Theory