According to Your Textbook, Factors That Can Decrease the Perception

question 208

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, factors that can decrease the perception of pain include:

• A)a sense of helplessness.
• B)a sense of control.
• C)anxiety.
• D)focused attention on the pain area.

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