In a study of cardiac invalidism (Taylor et al., 1985), wives' perceptions of their husbands' cardiac and physical efficiency were highest when they had

A. personally experienced the treadmill task themselves.
B. observed their husbands' performance on a treadmill task.
C. been provided information about their husbands' medical and psychological condition.
D. been informed that a treadmill task is going to be conducted.


Answer: A

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