In a group of college students participating in a research study, some are told by an experimenter that their blood pressure measurements are high, and some that theirs are normal. Later, those told of high readings report additional symptoms of hypertension. According to Leventhal's research, why?

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In a group of college students participating in a research study, some are told by an experimenter that their blood pressure measurements are high, and some that theirs are normal. Later, those told of high readings report additional symptoms of hypertension. According to Leventhal's research, why?​

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Leventhal's research suggests that labeling can influence individuals' perceptions and interpretations of their symptoms, leading them to report symptoms consistent with the label they were given.

In a Group of College Students Participating in a Research