Recent research suggests that pain is experienced as less intense when looking at
A) unpleasant pictures.
B) pleasant pictures.
C) pictures of men.
D) pictures of women.

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Recent research suggests that viewing pleasant pictures reduces the subjective experience of pain. This effect is due to the activation of the brain's reward system, which can modulate pain perception. Therefore, looking at pleasant pictures can be helpful in reducing pain intensity.

Recent Research Suggests That Pain Is Experienced as Less Intense