In the context of pain tolerance and sensation reducing/augmenting, Clapper (1992) found that compared with augmenters, reducers ________.

A. are highly likely to abstain from coffee
B. listen to music at a lower volume
C. have a lower threshold for boredom
D. are less likely to consume psychoactive drugs


Answer: C

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