Lucy, a heterosexual female, would be able to keep her hand immersed in cold water longer if she was _____.

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This is known as the "distraction hypothesis," which suggests that viewing attractive males can distract from pain and increase pain tolerance in heterosexual females. Cold water immersion is a common method of inducing pain tolerance in research studies. Looking at pictures of a refrigerator, accidents, or war are unlikely to distract from the pain and therefore would not increase pain tolerance.

Lucy, a Heterosexual Female, Would Be Able to Keep Her