diff --git a/doc/fixes34.2 b/doc/fixes34.2
index 177a4a276..ebc067941 100644
--- a/doc/fixes34.2
+++ b/doc/fixes34.2
@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@ short swords are not throwing weapons
 several sit-in-trap cases were unreachable
 curse candelabrum in bones, like other similar artifacts
 clear up Magicbane messages when it attempts to re-cancel a canceled monster
+detecting a trap in a chest while confused should not exercise wisdom
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific Fixes
diff --git a/src/trap.c b/src/trap.c
index 854ba9be7..4694befc9 100644
--- a/src/trap.c
+++ b/src/trap.c
@@ -3397,7 +3397,7 @@ boolean force;
 				&& rn2(MAXULEV + 1 - u.ulevel) < 10)))
 		       || (!force && confused && !rn2(3))) {
 			You("find a trap on %s!", the(xname(otmp)));
-			exercise(A_WIS, TRUE);
+			if (!confused) exercise(A_WIS, TRUE);
 
 			switch (ynq("Disarm it?")) {
 			    case 'q': return(1);