According to sociocognitive theorists, participants in hypnosis demonstrations act the way they do because
A) the controlling influence of the ego is temporarily removed under hypnosis.
B) consciousness has been divided into accessible and nonaccessible pockets.
C) participants act the way they think they are supposed to act.
D) participants act on the pleasure principle.

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According to sociocognitive theorists, participants in hypnosis demonstrations act the way they think they are supposed to act, based on their prior expectations or beliefs about hypnosis and social cues from the hypnotist. This is sometimes referred to as the "social role" theory of hypnosis. It suggests that the behavior under hypnosis is not due to any specific hypnotic state or altered consciousness, but rather to a combination of social influence and individual expectations.

According to Sociocognitive Theorists, Participants in Hypnosis Demonstrations Act the Way