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In a famous psychology study, what did a massive percentage of adults choose to do rather than sit alone in silence?

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In a famous psychology study, what did a massive percentage of adults choose to do rather than sit alone in silence?

In a famous psychology study, what did a massive percentage of adults choose to do rather than sit alone in silence?
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