Dissociation refers to

A) a loss of inhibition by hypnotised subjects
B) a hypnotised subject's willingness to act out the hypnotist's suggestions
C) a splitting of mental processes into two separate, simultaneous streams of awareness
D) role playing by hypnotised subjects in response to situational cues

Dissociation

A psychological state in which a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.

Mental Processes

Internal, covert activities of our minds such as thinking, feeling, and reasoning.

Streams Of Awareness

William James's concept referring to the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations that constitute an individual's conscious experience.