In the Gump and Kulik (1997) experiment described in the text, women expecting to be shocked chose to
A)wait with other future shock victims.
B)be alone before the beginning of the experiment.
C)wait with women who were waiting to see their advisors.
D)wait with women for whom the shocks would be less intense.

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Women expecting to be shocked chose to wait with other future shock victims, as this provided them with social support and reduced anxiety through shared experience.

In the Gump and Kulik (1997) Experiment Described in the Text