Jonathan Freedman Conducted a Study in Which Students at an All-Boys

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Jonathan Freedman conducted a study in which students at an all-boys school were threatened with mild or severe punishment for playing with a "forbidden toy". Approximately 6 weeks later, were given another opportunity to play with the "forbidden toy." Which of the following is true regarding the boys' behavior?

• A) Most of those who were threatened with mild punishment tended to play with the toy the first time, but few played with it the second time.
• B) Most of those who were threatened with mild punishment tended to play with the toy the second time, but few played with it the first time.
• C) Most of those who were threatened with severe punishment tended to play with the toy the first time, but few played with it the second time.
• D) Most of those who were threatened with severe punishment tended to play with the toy the second time, but few played with it the first time.

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