Hypnosis Can Be Used to Reduce Pain in Patients

question 84

True/False

Hypnosis can be used to reduce pain in patients.

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Definitions:

Regression

Tendency for initial observations of instances from a category to be more extreme than subsequent observations.

Base-Rate Information

Statistical information about the general frequency of a phenomenon or characteristic within a broader population.

Clinical Judgement

The process by which healthcare professionals make decisions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of patients, based on expertise, evidence, and patient preferences.

Mood-Congruent Information

Refers to the tendency to remember information that is consistent with one's current mood or emotional state.