Bobby agree to be hypnotized during a comedy routine. While hypnotized he stood on his chair and crowed like a rooster. Later, when is friends asked why he did this, Bobby replied that he didn't know, it must have been because he was hypnotized. What theory best explains his behavior?

a) the hidden observer theory of hypnosis

b) the social-cognitive explanation of hypnosis

c) the biological theory of hypnosis

d) the behavioral theory of hypnosis

b) the social-cognitive explanation of hypnosis

Explanation:

The social-cognitive theory of hypnosis assert that individuals who are hypnotized are actually not in a altered state when they do want they do, that they are very aware of their action and are merely acting to the script. Bobby's response to his friends questions stating that he may have acted the way he did because he was hypnotized is an indication that he knew what he was doing and was merely acting out the role of someone under hypnosis.