Gaining Relief from Negative Thoughts Through the Distraction of Pain

question 53

Multiple Choice

Gaining relief from negative thoughts through the distraction of pain is one of the motives for

• A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• B) attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
• C) post-traumatic stress disorder.
• D) nonsuicidal self-injury.

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Definitions:

Insight

A sudden and often novel realization of the solution to a problem, representing a leap in understanding.

Anagram

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase, often used as a cognitive exercise to stimulate brain function.

Generate-and-test

A problem-solving strategy that involves generating potential solutions and testing their effectiveness.

Heuristic

is a simple, efficient rule or method used to make decisions or solve problems, based on practical judgement rather than comprehensive logical analysis.