Question 1

One of the advantages of imagery over distraction is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is successful with severe pain whereas distraction is not. 
B)  it requires little involvement or attention. 
C)  it involves the use of a scene that can be easily carried in one's head. 
D)  most people are quite adept at imagery. 
A)  it is successful with severe pain whereas distraction is not. 
B)  it requires little involvement or attention. 
C)  it involves the use of a scene that can be easily carried in one's head. 
D)  most people are quite adept at imagery.

Question 2

With chronic pain, one's personality may become dominated by the neurotic triad of hypochondriasis, depression and hysteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the following pain control techniques with the statements in.
-May help an individual understand the role of reacting to others as affecting his or her pain.

Accepted Answer

A) operant approach 
B) acupuncture 
C) distraction 
D) redefinition 
E) interpersonal therapy 
A) operant approach 
B) acupuncture 
C) distraction 
D) redefinition 
E) interpersonal therapy

Question 4

According to researchers, the most effective cognitive strategy for strong and chronic pain appears to be

Accepted Answer

A)  imagery. 
B)  local anesthetic. 
C)  redefinition. 
D)  distraction. 
A)  imagery. 
B)  local anesthetic. 
C)  redefinition. 
D)  distraction.

Question 5

Which of the following is not associated of chronic pain syndrome

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive drug use to relieve pain. 
B)  Enhanced marital satisfaction since families are drawn together more closely during this time. 
C)  Disturbed sleep patterns. 
D)  Increased depression. 
A)  Excessive drug use to relieve pain. 
B)  Enhanced marital satisfaction since families are drawn together more closely during this time. 
C)  Disturbed sleep patterns. 
D)  Increased depression.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between psychosocial problems and pain

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychosocial problems are experienced most frequently by acute pain sufferers. 
B)  Psychosocial problems tend to precede rather than follow pain experiences. 
C)  Psychosocial problems are more characteristic of chronic pain than acute pain sufferers. 
D)  Psychosocial problems are not related to pain. 
A)  Psychosocial problems are experienced most frequently by acute pain sufferers. 
B)  Psychosocial problems tend to precede rather than follow pain experiences. 
C)  Psychosocial problems are more characteristic of chronic pain than acute pain sufferers. 
D)  Psychosocial problems are not related to pain.

Question 7

Distraction and guided imagery work best with mild to moderate pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the following pain control techniques with the statements in.
-Appears to be most effective with strong pain.

Accepted Answer

A) operant approach 
B) acupuncture 
C) distraction 
D) redefinition 
E) interpersonal therapy 
A) operant approach 
B) acupuncture 
C) distraction 
D) redefinition 
E) interpersonal therapy

Question 9

Imagery differs from distraction in that it is based upon

Accepted Answer

A)  the person's imagination. 
B)  intuitive sense. 
C)  real events. 
D)  real objects. 
A)  the person's imagination. 
B)  intuitive sense. 
C)  real events. 
D)  real objects.

Question 10

Match the following with the descriptions in.
-Involves electrical stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) peripherally active analgesics 
B) centrally acting analgesics 
C) epidural block 
D) biofeedback 
E) transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) 
A) peripherally active analgesics 
B) centrally acting analgesics 
C) epidural block 
D) biofeedback 
E) transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Question 11

A 4‑year‑old burn patient is recovering more slowly than expected. A psychologist observes that medical staff is reinforcing some of the child's behaviours and allowing her to avoid uncomfortable activities. She suggests that medical staff ignore the pain behaviours and reinforce the coping behaviours. The psychologist is advocating principles of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Most backaches are due to which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  Normal wear and tear on joints in the spine. 
B)  Muscle or ligament strains. 
C)  Lack of exercise. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Normal wear and tear on joints in the spine. 
B)  Muscle or ligament strains. 
C)  Lack of exercise. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

To relieve her pain, Wren's physician has disconnected portions of her spinal cord. Wren is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  long lasting, permanent pain relief. 
B)  paralysis but no immediate pain relief. 
C)  an eventual return of her pain. 
D)  none of these 
A)  long lasting, permanent pain relief. 
B)  paralysis but no immediate pain relief. 
C)  an eventual return of her pain. 
D)  none of these

Question 14

Match the following with the descriptions in.
-Examples include aspirin and acetaminophen.

Accepted Answer

A) peripherally active analgesics 
B) centrally acting analgesics 
C) epidural block 
D) biofeedback 
E) transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) 
A) peripherally active analgesics 
B) centrally acting analgesics 
C) epidural block 
D) biofeedback 
E) transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Question 15

Enhancing muscular strength and tissue flexibility to restore range of motion in pain patients is an important goal of

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive muscle relaxation. 
B)  physical therapy. 
C)  insight therapy. 
D)  EMG biofeedback. 
A)  progressive muscle relaxation. 
B)  physical therapy. 
C)  insight therapy. 
D)  EMG biofeedback.

Question 16

Research using placebos with headache patients reveals that

Accepted Answer

A)  placebos do not affect headache patients. 
B)  important psychological processes influence pain control. 
C)  the placebo effect does not occur in instances of chronic pain. 
D)  the placebo effect is only seen in instances of chronic pain. 
A)  placebos do not affect headache patients. 
B)  important psychological processes influence pain control. 
C)  the placebo effect does not occur in instances of chronic pain. 
D)  the placebo effect is only seen in instances of chronic pain.

Question 17

During painful leg‑strengthening exercises following knee surgery, Marvin continued to tell himself that, "It hurts, but this must be done if I am to walk without a limp." He was using the cognitive strategy of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The abbreviation "PRN" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  taking the drug on a fixed schedule. 
B)  a computerized pump that delivers a dose of drug into a vein. 
C)  the practitioner recommending no medication. 
D)  giving the drug as needed to control symptoms. 
A)  taking the drug on a fixed schedule. 
B)  a computerized pump that delivers a dose of drug into a vein. 
C)  the practitioner recommending no medication. 
D)  giving the drug as needed to control symptoms.

Question 19

Chronic and acute pain

Accepted Answer

A)  require different pain relief techniques. 
B)  do not respond well to drugs. 
C)  are treated with the same techniques. 
D)  do not present unique problems for treatment programs. 
A)  require different pain relief techniques. 
B)  do not respond well to drugs. 
C)  are treated with the same techniques. 
D)  do not present unique problems for treatment programs.

Question 20

The concept of a "pain game" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  an operant conditioning treatment approach. 
B)  playing the role of "suffering person." 
C)  a distraction technique to takes one's mind off the pain. 
D)  a physical therapy approach that involves exercise and sporting events. 
A)  an operant conditioning treatment approach. 
B)  playing the role of "suffering person." 
C)  a distraction technique to takes one's mind off the pain. 
D)  a physical therapy approach that involves exercise and sporting events.

One of the advantages of imagery over distraction is that

With chronic pain, one's personality may become dominated by the neurotic triad of hypochondriasis, depression and hysteria.

Match the following pain control techniques with the statements in. -May help an individual understand the role of reacting to others as affecting his or her pain.

According to researchers, the most effective cognitive strategy for strong and chronic pain appears to be

Which of the following is not associated of chronic pain syndrome

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between psychosocial problems and pain

Distraction and guided imagery work best with mild to moderate pain.

Match the following pain control techniques with the statements in. -Appears to be most effective with strong pain.

Imagery differs from distraction in that it is based upon

Match the following with the descriptions in. -Involves electrical stimulation.

Most backaches are due to which of the following

To relieve her pain, Wren's physician has disconnected portions of her spinal cord. Wren is likely to experience

Match the following with the descriptions in. -Examples include aspirin and acetaminophen.

Enhancing muscular strength and tissue flexibility to restore range of motion in pain patients is an important goal of

Research using placebos with headache patients reveals that

During painful leg‑strengthening exercises following knee surgery, Marvin continued to tell himself that, "It hurts, but this must be done if I am to walk without a limp." He was using the cognitive strategy of

The abbreviation "PRN" refers to

Chronic and acute pain

The concept of a "pain game" refers to

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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Exam 12: Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

One of the advantages of imagery over distraction is that

With chronic pain, one's personality may become dominated by the neurotic triad of hypochondriasis, depression and hysteria.

Match the following pain control techniques with the statements in. -May help an individual understand the role of reacting to others as affecting his or her pain.

According to researchers, the most effective cognitive strategy for strong and chronic pain appears to be

Which of the following is not associated of chronic pain syndrome

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between psychosocial problems and pain

Distraction and guided imagery work best with mild to moderate pain.

Match the following pain control techniques with the statements in. -Appears to be most effective with strong pain.

Imagery differs from distraction in that it is based upon

Match the following with the descriptions in. -Involves electrical stimulation.

Most backaches are due to which of the following

To relieve her pain, Wren's physician has disconnected portions of her spinal cord. Wren is likely to experience

Match the following with the descriptions in. -Examples include aspirin and acetaminophen.

Enhancing muscular strength and tissue flexibility to restore range of motion in pain patients is an important goal of

Research using placebos with headache patients reveals that

During painful leg‑strengthening exercises following knee surgery, Marvin continued to tell himself that, "It hurts, but this must be done if I am to walk without a limp." He was using the cognitive strategy of

The abbreviation "PRN" refers to

Chronic and acute pain

The concept of a "pain game" refers to

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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