In an experiment, psychologist Diane Ruble divided her sample into three experimental groups. She measured their reactions to being given different information about their menstrual cycles. The group that reported more water retention, pain, and changes in eating

A. was given no information about the predicted date of menstruation.
B. was told that they were "premenstrual" and their period was due in 1 or 2 days.
C. was told that they were "intermenstrual" and their period was due in 7-10 days.
D. also had higher ratings in the occurrence of negative moods than the other two groups.


Answer: C

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