Question 1

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

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

Question 2

Dina suffers from phantom limb pain, ever since her leg was amputated following a car accident. She deals with the constant pain by focusing on her personal exercise and rehabilitation program, lifting weights and swimming several times a day. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  passive coping. 
B)  active coping. 
C)  progressive muscle relaxation. 
D)  EMG biofeedback. 
A)  passive coping. 
B)  active coping. 
C)  progressive muscle relaxation. 
D)  EMG biofeedback.

Question 3

Which of these is a major goal in the operant approach to treating chronic pain patients

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A)  Keeping pain behaviours from becoming chronic. 
B)  Reducing reliance on medication. 
C)  Reducing accompanying disability. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Keeping pain behaviours from becoming chronic. 
B)  Reducing reliance on medication. 
C)  Reducing accompanying disability. 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

The age group that seems most likely to benefit from biofeedback and relaxation‑based pain control is

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A)  children and those who show certain physiological patterns 
B)  young adults. 
C)  middle‑aged. 
D)  elderly. 
A)  children and those who show certain physiological patterns 
B)  young adults. 
C)  middle‑aged. 
D)  elderly.

Question 5

According to operant approaches, placing medications on a fixed administration schedule should reduce requests for medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Under what conditions are surgical pain relief methods likely to be used

Accepted Answer

A)  If the patient lives in North America. 
B)  If the patient is severely disabled. 
C)  When nonsurgical pain treatments have failed. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  If the patient lives in North America. 
B)  If the patient is severely disabled. 
C)  When nonsurgical pain treatments have failed. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Kelly's pain therapy includes exercise, traction, and massage. Kelly is most probably seeing a person who specializes in

Accepted Answer

A)  transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. 
B)  acupuncture. 
C)  group psychotherapy. 
D)  physical therapy. 
A)  transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. 
B)  acupuncture. 
C)  group psychotherapy. 
D)  physical therapy.

Question 8

Who is most likely to use an active coping strategy in dealing with chronic pain

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A)  Sarah, who believes her doctor doesn't know the source of her pain. 
B)  Jackson, who believes his pain will continue indefinitely. 
C)  Leyla, who believes she understands the nature of her condition. 
D)  Scott, who doesn't know what causes his pain. 
A)  Sarah, who believes her doctor doesn't know the source of her pain. 
B)  Jackson, who believes his pain will continue indefinitely. 
C)  Leyla, who believes she understands the nature of her condition. 
D)  Scott, who doesn't know what causes his pain.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a class of pain‑coping cognitive strategies

Accepted Answer

A)  biofeedback. 
B)  distraction. 
C)  imagery. 
D)  redefinition. 
A)  biofeedback. 
B)  distraction. 
C)  imagery. 
D)  redefinition.

Question 10

Some research regarding the use of narcotic pain‑killers with phantom limb pain indicates that

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A)  addiction usually results. 
B)  increased tolerance usually results. 
C)  pain was reduced without increased tolerance. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  addiction usually results. 
B)  increased tolerance usually results. 
C)  pain was reduced without increased tolerance. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 11

Among the current limitations to the use of operant procedures for chronic are which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  Patients return to old pain behaviours when intervention is concluded. 
B)  Almost all chronic pain patients benefit from them so there really are no limitations. 
C)  Operant procedures work well regardless of levels of cooperation. 
D)  Disability compensation has no demonstrable effects on behavioural improvements in pain treatment. 
A)  Patients return to old pain behaviours when intervention is concluded. 
B)  Almost all chronic pain patients benefit from them so there really are no limitations. 
C)  Operant procedures work well regardless of levels of cooperation. 
D)  Disability compensation has no demonstrable effects on behavioural improvements in pain treatment.

Question 12

The procedure known as synovectomy is most often used in the treatment of

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A)  low back pain. 
B)  acute pain. 
C)  phantom limb pain. 
D)  arthritis. 
A)  low back pain. 
B)  acute pain. 
C)  phantom limb pain. 
D)  arthritis.

Question 13

When referring psychological consultations for chronic pain patients, physicians should

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A)  explain the rationale for the referral to the patient. 
B)  turn the treatment completely over to the psychologist to reduce confusion. 
C)  pay as little attention to the patient's discomfort as possible so as not to reinforce it. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  explain the rationale for the referral to the patient. 
B)  turn the treatment completely over to the psychologist to reduce confusion. 
C)  pay as little attention to the patient's discomfort as possible so as not to reinforce it. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 14

Distraction efforts at pain control are most effective when the

Accepted Answer

A)  pain is strong. 
B)  pain is diffuse. 
C)  pain is mild or moderate. 
D)  technique commands little attention. 
A)  pain is strong. 
B)  pain is diffuse. 
C)  pain is mild or moderate. 
D)  technique commands little attention.

Question 15

Common pain relievers in the 19th century included

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol and medicinal elixirs laced with opiates. 
B)  antidepressants and Valium. 
C)  Tylenol and ibuprofen. 
D)  twigs and massage. 
A)  alcohol and medicinal elixirs laced with opiates. 
B)  antidepressants and Valium. 
C)  Tylenol and ibuprofen. 
D)  twigs and massage.

Question 16

Compare and contrast acute clinical pain with chronic clinical pain.

Accepted Answer

Acute clinical pain and chronic clinical

Question 17

Which of the following is an important determinant in the effectiveness of cognitive methods on pain reduction

Accepted Answer

A)  The severity of the pain. 
B)  The type of illness. 
C)  The cognitive method used. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  The severity of the pain. 
B)  The type of illness. 
C)  The cognitive method used. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

For which type of chronic pain is the operant approach least likely to be successful

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent 
B)  intractable 
C)  progressive 
D)  it is not successful with any type of chronic pain 
A)  recurrent 
B)  intractable 
C)  progressive 
D)  it is not successful with any type of chronic pain

Question 19

Discuss three issues pertaining to the use of chemicals for acute pain compared to the use of chemicals for chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

When it comes to the use of chemicals fo

Question 20

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation it based upon the view that counter‑irritation works on the principles of

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  specificity theory. 
D)  gate‑control theory. 
A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  specificity theory. 
D)  gate‑control theory.

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

Dina suffers from phantom limb pain, ever since her leg was amputated following a car accident. She deals with the constant pain by focusing on her personal exercise and rehabilitation program, lifting weights and swimming several times a day. This is an example of

Which of these is a major goal in the operant approach to treating chronic pain patients

The age group that seems most likely to benefit from biofeedback and relaxation‑based pain control is

According to operant approaches, placing medications on a fixed administration schedule should reduce requests for medications.

Under what conditions are surgical pain relief methods likely to be used

Kelly's pain therapy includes exercise, traction, and massage. Kelly is most probably seeing a person who specializes in

Who is most likely to use an active coping strategy in dealing with chronic pain

Which of the following is not a class of pain‑coping cognitive strategies

Some research regarding the use of narcotic pain‑killers with phantom limb pain indicates that

Among the current limitations to the use of operant procedures for chronic are which of the following

The procedure known as synovectomy is most often used in the treatment of

When referring psychological consultations for chronic pain patients, physicians should

Distraction efforts at pain control are most effective when the

Common pain relievers in the 19th century included

Compare and contrast acute clinical pain with chronic clinical pain.

Which of the following is an important determinant in the effectiveness of cognitive methods on pain reduction

For which type of chronic pain is the operant approach least likely to be successful

Discuss three issues pertaining to the use of chemicals for acute pain compared to the use of chemicals for chronic pain.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation it based upon the view that counter‑irritation works on the principles of

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Exam 12: Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

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

Dina suffers from phantom limb pain, ever since her leg was amputated following a car accident. She deals with the constant pain by focusing on her personal exercise and rehabilitation program, lifting weights and swimming several times a day. This is an example of

Which of these is a major goal in the operant approach to treating chronic pain patients

The age group that seems most likely to benefit from biofeedback and relaxation‑based pain control is

According to operant approaches, placing medications on a fixed administration schedule should reduce requests for medications.

Under what conditions are surgical pain relief methods likely to be used

Kelly's pain therapy includes exercise, traction, and massage. Kelly is most probably seeing a person who specializes in

Who is most likely to use an active coping strategy in dealing with chronic pain

Which of the following is not a class of pain‑coping cognitive strategies

Some research regarding the use of narcotic pain‑killers with phantom limb pain indicates that

Among the current limitations to the use of operant procedures for chronic are which of the following

The procedure known as synovectomy is most often used in the treatment of

When referring psychological consultations for chronic pain patients, physicians should

Distraction efforts at pain control are most effective when the

Common pain relievers in the 19th century included

Compare and contrast acute clinical pain with chronic clinical pain.

Which of the following is an important determinant in the effectiveness of cognitive methods on pain reduction

For which type of chronic pain is the operant approach least likely to be successful

Discuss three issues pertaining to the use of chemicals for acute pain compared to the use of chemicals for chronic pain.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation it based upon the view that counter‑irritation works on the principles of

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Substance Use and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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