Hypnotists will often instruct their clients to forget information learned during hypnosis.The fact that some people will actually remember quite a bit of what occurs during the hypnotic trance lends support to ___ theory because ___.
A) divided consciousness theory; the hidden observer was tuned into what was happening during the hypnosis
B) divided consciousness theory; the dissociation does not always last, allowing the client to later remember what happened
C) social/cognitive process theory: the client is motivated to accept the hypnotist's instructions, but the motivation does not always extend beyond the actual session
D) social/cognitive process theory; the hidden observer is not motivated to forget what happened during the session

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The correct answer is supported by the social/cognitive process theory, which suggests that the effects of hypnosis are due to the individual's expectations, motivations, and social context, rather than an altered state of consciousness. In this case, the client's motivation to follow the hypnotist's instructions might not persist beyond the session, allowing them to remember the events that occurred during hypnosis.

Hypnotists Will Often Instruct Their Clients to Forget Information Learned