Which Statement Is an Example of Cognitive Distraction

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an example of cognitive distraction?

• A) While rescuing an unconscious victim from a burning building,a seriously injured firefighter was able to ignore her own pain.
• B) By mentally rehearsing a difficult medical treatment,a patient is able to keep his emotions under control.
• C) By ignoring a chronic pain sufferer's excessive complaining,dependence,and request for painkillers,the staff at a pain clinic aim to increase more positive ways of coping.
• D) A chronic pain patient wears a battery-powered device that emits an audible tone whenever his muscle tension increases.

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Definitions:

Beliefs

Mental acceptance or conviction in the truth or actuality of something, often without complete proof.

Attitudes

Psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Antecedent-Focused Strategy

involves dealing with potential stressors or emotional responses before they occur, as a means of regulating emotions effectively.

Emotional Regulation

The process of controlling which emotions one feels, when they feel them, and how they express and experience them.