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What Is Specific to a Patient; Modified or Affected by His

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What is specific to a patient; modified or affected by his or her personal views, experience, or background; and arises out of or is identified by means of one's perception of one's own states and processes?


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Cognitive Behavior Therapy

A psychotherapeutic treatment aimed at altering maladaptive thinking patterns to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Specificity Theory

A theory suggesting that pain signals are transmitted to the brain through specific neural pathways distinct from other sensory systems.

Gate Control Theory

A theory proposing that the perception of pain is not directly proportional to the amount of tissue injury, but rather, is modulated by interplay between different neurons in the spinal cord.

Psychological Factors

Aspects of an individual's mental and emotional state that can affect their physical health and overall well-being.

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