Phil Was in a Bad Automobile Accident That Left Him

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Phil was in a bad automobile accident that left him with damage to the lower regions of his spine, resulting in constant discomfort and back pain. In an attempt to use non-pharmacological agents to minimize the pain, Phil has come to believes that hypnosis might do the trick. After a few sessions he finds considerable pain relief. Given your knowledge of hypnosis and pain management, what might explain the effectiveness of Phil's treatment?

• A) Phil is highly suggestive, and he expects that hypnosis will be effective at reducing his pain
• B) Phil is subject to the placebo effect
• C) The treatment has allowed Phil to subconsciously accept the pain
• D) The treatment allowed him to become more consciously aware of his body
• E) The treatment acted as a distraction, allowing him to focus less on the pain and more on his mental state

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