A fairly recent approach to understanding hypnosis, the __________________theory, explains hypnosis by emphasizing the degree to which beliefs and expectations contribute to increased suggestibility

A) cognitive-perceptual
B) dissociation
C) hidden observer
D) social-cognitive

Answer: D
Rationale: Social-cognitive theory explains hypnosis by emphasizing the degree to which beliefs and expectations contribute to increased suggestibility. In other words, people's behavior under hypnosis reflects their beliefs and expectations about the procedure.