Multiple Choice
Engaging in an absorbing activity like video-game playing or completing a crossword puzzle can reduce pain intensity by up to 40% because
A) the activity stimulates reward circuits in the brain
B) the activity provides counterstimulation to the pain
C) the activity directs attention away from processing pain signals
D) the activity stimulates endorphin release in the brain
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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