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.