How did Ernest Hilgard explain hypnosis?
A) Hypnosis increases dopamine levels in the body.
B) People merely fake being hypnotized.
C) Hypnotized individuals dissociate the conscious mind into an "immediate" part and a "hidden observer" part.
D) Hypnosis results in an altered state of consciousness that alters brain waves in regions of the brain.

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Ernest Hilgard proposed the theory of the "hidden observer" in which he suggested that hypnotized individuals dissociate their conscious mind into two parts: the "immediate" part that responds to hypnotic suggestions, and a "hidden observer" part that remains aware of everything happening but does not participate in the actions.

How Did Ernest Hilgard Explain Hypnosis