Patients Who Expect That Their Surgery Will Not Have a Good

question 340

Multiple Choice

Patients who expect that their surgery will not have a good outcome may experience increased postoperative pain.This best illustrates the importance of

• A)subliminal stimulation.
• B)sensory adaptation.
• C)difference thresholds.
• D)top-down processing.

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Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as awareness, perception, reasoning, and judgment.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

A neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability and regulating muscle tone.

Neuroleptics

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in disorders like schizophrenia.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering brain chemistry, particularly for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.