The positive effects that have been noted when using hypnosis have been explained in a number of ways.One suggestion is that the relaxed state that accompanies a "hypnotic trance" is uniquely responsible for all of the effects.This reminds us of which principle of critical thinking from your book?
A)Replicability
B)Ruling out rival hypotheses
C)Correlation vs.causation
D)Falsifiability

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The principle of ruling out rival hypotheses requires that we consider alternative explanations for the observed phenomena. In this case, the suggestion that the relaxed state is the only factor responsible for the positive effects of hypnosis is a rival hypothesis that needs to be considered alongside other possible explanations.

The Positive Effects That Have Been Noted When Using Hypnosis