The key to hypnosis seems to be

For which of the following would hypnosis probably be most effective?

The _____ of hypnosis suggests that people who are hypnotized are not in an altered state, but are playing the role expected of them in that situation.

Calvin told his therapist that he wanted to stop smoking. During the next visit, Calvin's therapist directed Calvin to focus deeply on the sound of his voice. The therapist then told Calvin to relax and that he would soon begin to feel tired. As Calvin's eyes closed, he was told to do a number of other things to which he complied. By the end of the session, Calvin no longer craved cigarettes. What happened?

Aristide believes that people who think they are hypnotized are not actually hypnotized at all. In fact, they are simply acting out everything that they are being told to do by the hypnotist. Aristide's way of thinking is similar to which of the following theories?

Hypnosis is unable to do which of the following?

In Hilgard's theory, the _____ remains aware of what is going on during hypnosis.

The 'hidden observer'

The social-cognitive theory of hypnosis assumes that people who are hypnotized are