Sal's friend dropped a brick on Sal's foot.If Sal believes that his friend intentionally dropped the brick,Sal is likely to perceive the pain as

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This is a psychological phenomenon called "intentional binding." When we believe that someone has intentionally caused our pain, our brain amplifies the pain signals and perceives the pain as more intense. This is because our brain wants to ensure that we are aware enough of the pain so that we can protect ourselves from further harm.

Sal's Friend Dropped a Brick on Sal's Foot