You Are Taking Part in a Study on Relationships and Pain

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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