Peggy and Nancy Both Receive Flu Shots

Peggy and Nancy both receive flu shots.Peggy's nurse warns her that the injection is going to be painful for a few seconds after the injection,while Nancy's nurse tells her that the shot is relatively painless.Based on the study of expectation and pain discussed in your book,who is likely to experience more pain and why?

A) Peggy,because she is expecting it to hurt.
B) Nancy,because she was not prepared for the pain.
C) Nancy,because the difference between her expectation and experience was the greatest.
D) Neither,because expectations have little effect on pain.

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