5. Many researchers and therapists explain hypnosis in a manner similar to
Freud ’s description. Although hypnotic participants often behave as if
they are in an altered state of consciousness, skeptical researchers explain
these phenomena in terms of expectancies, motivations, and relaxation.
Hypnotic responsiveness is largely a participant variable. People who are
generally able to become absorbed in a situation tend to be responsive to
hypnotic suggestions. In addition, attitudes, expectancies, and motiva-
tions play a role.
KEY TERMS
absorption (p. 91)
catharsis (p. 81)
neodissociation theory (p. 88)
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