You Are Taking Part in a Study on Relationships and Pain

question 48

Multiple Choice

You are taking part in a study on relationships and pain. You are asked to place your hand in freezing-cold water for as long as you can. It becomes quite painful after a few minutes. Given what you know about the neurochemistry of close relationships, under what condition do you think you would subjectively experience the least pain?

• A) when there is a stranger in the room with his or her hand on your shoulder
• B) when your romantic partner is in the room with you with his or her hand on your shoulder
• C) when you are alone in the room
• D) when you are alone in the room but know your partner is nearby

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