Looking Away from an Upsetting Stimulus in Order to Regulate

question 47

Multiple Choice

Looking away from an upsetting stimulus in order to regulate one's level of arousal is referred to as

• A)co-regulation.
• B)self-comforting behaviour.
• C)self-distraction.
• D)co-distraction.

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Definitions:

Rebound Tenderness

A clinical sign indicative of peritonitis, where there is pain upon the sudden release of pressure on the abdomen.

Lower-Quadrant Pain

Pain located in the lower left or right area of the abdomen, potentially indicating conditions ranging from appendicitis to gynecological issues.

Phantom Pain

Pain felt in an area that has been amputated or is otherwise missing.

Above-The-Knee Amputation

A surgical procedure where a leg is removed from above the knee due to injury or illness.