Research by Kulik and Mahler found that hospital patients awaiting open-heart surgery expressed a stronger preference to have a roommate who
A)was also about to undergo open-heart surgery as well
B)had already gone through open-heart surgery
C)was about to undergo a different, more difficult procedure
D)had already gone through a different, more difficult procedure

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Kulik and Mahler's research found that hospital patients awaiting open-heart surgery preferred to have a roommate who had already gone through the same surgery. This preference is likely because such a roommate could provide valuable information, reassurance, and support based on their experience, which could help reduce the pre-surgery anxiety and uncertainty of the awaiting patients.

Research by Kulik and Mahler Found That Hospital Patients Awaiting