Dartmouth College: People's Opinions Can Shape How Negative Experiences Feel
April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
HANOVER, New Hampshire, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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People's Opinions Can Shape How Negative Experiences Feel
Study finds what others say can bias perceptions of pain and mental effort.
Written by Amy Olson
Imagine waiting in line for a shot when someone who just got one tells you it was really painful. Could hearing that make the shot hurt more? According to a new Dartmouth study, w . . .
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People's Opinions Can Shape How Negative Experiences Feel
Study finds what others say can bias perceptions of pain and mental effort.
Written by Amy Olson
Imagine waiting in line for a shot when someone who just got one tells you it was really painful. Could hearing that make the shot hurt more? According to a new Dartmouth study, w . . .