In Several Studies, Researchers Have Given Some Participants a High

Multiple Choice

In several studies, researchers have given some participants a high dose of acetaminophen, and others a placebo. Participants then complete a laboratory task in which they are apparently rejected by other people. Which of the following best summarizes the implications of these studies' results?

A) Social pain and physical pain share similar neural mechanisms.
B) People experience rejection as emotionally hurtful.
C) Acetaminophen is an effective painkiller.
D) Acetaminophen alters people's behavior in social situations.