A soldier whose best friend has been seriously injured in battle carries the wounded man to safety. After he reaches the medics, he realizes that he, too, is wounded

How could the soldier have carried his friend to safety without noticing the pain from his own wound?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Stress causes endorphin levels to increase.
? Endorphins temporarily suppress the perception of pain.

Psychology

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authoritative authoritarian permissive neglectful/uninvolved

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