If a Hypnotized Person Is Told to Feel No Pain

Multiple Choice

If a hypnotized person is told to feel no pain, which of the following outcomes is most likely?

A) decreased response by the pain receptors in the skin
B) decreased activity in the brain areas responsible for touch and pain sensations
C) decreased activity in the brain areas responsible for emotional reactions to painful stimuli
D) increased tension in any body area subjected to painful stimuli