According to Hilgard,hypnosis is

A) no different from a state of heightened motivation.
B) the same as dreaming.
C) a dissociation between different levels of consciousness.
D) a form of sleep.

Dissociation

A psychological state in which a person feels disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, often a response to trauma or stress.

Consciousness

Consciousness refers to the state of being aware of and able to think about one's environment, thoughts, and experiences.