Which of the following statements about hypnosis is true?
A) When hypnotized,a person experiences consciousness that is the same as sleeping.
B) When hypnotized,a person is under the complete control of someone else.
C) Hypnosis does not result in an altered state of consciousness.
D) Hypnosis can change a person's pattern of brain activity.

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Hypnosis has been shown to alter patterns of brain activity, indicating changes in how the brain processes information during the state of hypnosis. This can involve changes in attention, perception, and possibly pain management, reflecting an altered state of consciousness rather than simply being asleep or under someone else's control.

Which of the Following Statements About Hypnosis Is True