One Study Found That If Subjects Thought a Shock Given

question 89

Multiple Choice

One study found that if subjects thought a shock given to them was intentional versus accidental,they rate the shock as:

• A) less painful
• B) more painful
• C) less manageable
• D) more manageable

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