(Scenario I) In Scenario I pain tolerance is operationally defined as:
A) the participants' ability to withstand a painful stimulus.
B) how long the participants kept their hand in the ice bath.
C) when the participants said "ow."
D) whether participants' behavior changed across trials.

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In Scenario I, pain tolerance is operationally defined as how long the participants kept their hand in the ice bath. This is a measurable and specific way to quantify pain tolerance, as it directly assesses the duration for which an individual can endure a painful stimulus.

(Scenario I) in Scenario I Pain Tolerance Is Operationally Defined