MrTam Is a Pain Catastrophizer

question 8

Multiple Choice

Mr.Tam is a pain catastrophizer.Which of the following would he NOT likely report when he is experiencing pain?

• A)"There's nothing I can do to stop this pain."
• B)"I can't stop thinking of how much it hurts."
• C)"I'm worried that something serious might happen."
• D)"If I can't deal with this, I'm not strong enough to deal with anything else in my life either."

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