If a Hypnotist Suggests "Decreased Pain," What Will Probably Happen

question 22

Multiple Choice

If a hypnotist suggests "decreased pain," what will probably happen?

• A)The pain will be as strong as usual.
• B)The pain messages will reach the brain, but the person will react less strongly than usual.
• C)The pain messages will reach the spinal cord, but they will not continue to the brain.
• D)The pain receptors will not respond to harmful stimuli.

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Definitions:

Symptoms

Observable signs or indications of a condition or disease.

Nonverbal Patient

A patient who is unable to communicate verbally, often requiring special approaches for assessment and communication.

Analgesic

A type of medication designed to relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness.

Making Inferences

The process of drawing a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.