Focusing Thoughts on the Unpleasant Aspects of a Painful Experience

question 41

Multiple Choice

Focusing thoughts on the unpleasant aspects of a painful experience tends to

• A) make the pain worse.
• B) lessen the pain.
• C) lead to hypnotic states.
• D) have no effect on experienced pain.

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