Research indicates that people will sometimes choose to suffer as a result of simply expecting to suffer-but only if ____.
A) they have a reward system in place
B) they have low self-esteem
C) they have coped with the expectation of suffering by thinking about it and changed relevant beliefs and attitudes
D) they have not yet thought about the upcoming suffering

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The research suggests that people may choose to suffer due to expecting to suffer if they have coped with the expectation of suffering by thinking about it and changing relevant beliefs and attitudes. This means that they have developed a coping mechanism that allows them to deal with the expected suffering, rather than simply accepting it without any attempt to manage it. Rewards systems, self-esteem, and lack of consideration of the expectations of suffering are not mentioned as factors in this research.

Research Indicates That People Will Sometimes Choose to Suffer as a Result