Cognative Stragites

Question 1

What is the purpose of attention diversion in psychological treatments for pain?

Answer 1

To shift attention away from pain onto something else

This strategy does not remove pain but helps it to stop being the main focus.

Question 2

How does attention diversion work?

Answer 2

It is difficult to pay attention to two things at once

Activities such as listening to music, watching a movie, or doing a puzzle can help.

Question 3

What is non-pain imagery also known as?

Answer 3

Guided imagery

This technique reduces pain by imagining a pleasant scene unrelated to pain.

Question 4

What is a key factor for the effectiveness of non-pain imagery?

Answer 4

The ability to create a vivid image

Therapists guide patients to use their different senses to imagine the scene.

Question 5

What does cognitive redefinition aim to achieve?

Answer 5

Helps patients think more rationally and realistically about their fear

It encourages more positive thoughts.

Question 6

What are positive self-statements in cognitive redefinition?

Answer 6

Affirmations that promote a positive mindset

They can help patients cope better with pain.

Question 7

What are coping statements based on?

Answer 7

The individual’s ability to cope with pain

An example is ‘It hurts, but I can get through this.’

Question 8

True or False: Attention diversion can completely eliminate pain.

Answer 8

False

Attention diversion helps to reduce the focus on pain but does not remove it.