While Kimberly was hypnotized, she vividly recalled the events of her first birthday party. However, when the events she described were compared with an actual video from her birthday party, most of the things she described did not actually happen. Kimberly's inaccuracy in recall lends support to the view that hypnosis
A)causes people to act out a role.
B)is the same as REM sleep.
C)creates a dissociation in conscious awareness.
D)is the same as slow-wave sleep.

Question

While Kimberly was hypnotized, she vividly recalled the events of her first birthday party. However, when the events she described were compared with an actual video from her birthday party, most of the things she described did not actually happen. Kimberly's inaccuracy in recall lends support to the view that hypnosis ​
A)causes people to act out a role.
B)is the same as REM sleep. ​
C)creates a dissociation in conscious awareness. ​
D)is the same as slow-wave sleep. ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Kimberly's vivid but inaccurate recall under hypnosis supports the idea that hypnosis may cause individuals to act out a role or expectations, rather than accessing true memories. This phenomenon suggests that under hypnosis, people might generate stories or behaviors that align with their perceptions of how they should respond, rather than recalling actual events accurately.

While Kimberly Was Hypnotized, She Vividly Recalled the Events of Her