You are recruited for a psychological study. The experimenter begins by having you focus on his voice, close your eyes, and listen to his suggestions. He asks you to extend your arm and tells you that you are holding a heavy ball, at which point you feel your arm start to fall. You are likely participating in
A) a polygraph test.
B) the hypnotic factor inventory.
C) the trance theory of hypnosis.
D) the Stanford hypnotic susceptibility test.

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The experience described in the question is a common part of the Stanford hypnotic susceptibility test. The test involves a series of suggestions intended to assess a person's susceptibility to hypnosis. The experimenter may suggest arm levitation, arm heaviness, or other similar experiences to assess the individual's responsiveness to hypnotic suggestions.

You Are Recruited for a Psychological Study