Even Though the Dentist Had Deadened the Area Around the Tooth

question 125

Multiple Choice

Even though the dentist had deadened the area around the tooth, Gail still felt moments of pain. To reduce her perception of pain, Gail began thinking about the flowers she wanted to plant in front of her house and visualizing in her mind how she wanted to arrange them. Gail was using the technique of _____ to help reduce her perception of pain.

• A)imagery
• B)self-hypnosis
• C)positive self-talk
• D)counterirritation

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