Funder and Colvin (1991) brought participants to the lab for two interactions with different people. Which of the following results shows the power of the situation?
A) Participants who spoke loudly at session 1 also spoke loudly at session 2.
B) Participants who kept partners at a distance also behaved in a fearful manner.
C) Participants smiled frequently and spoke in a loud voice more than expected.
D) Participants were more relaxed at session 2 than session 1.

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The result showing participants were more relaxed at session 2 than session 1 illustrates the power of the situation, indicating that their behavior changed due to the different contexts or conditions of the sessions, rather than remaining consistent across both interactions.

Funder and Colvin (1991) Brought Participants to the Lab for Two