Question

Jay fractured his left leg while playing football and now suffers from chronic postsurgical pain. His doctor recommended a psychological technique for pain management. Now, whenever Jay experiences pain, he listens to his favorite music while trying out new recipes. This helps him deal more effectively with the pain and also helps in reducing the intensity of pain. Which of the following techniques is Jay using to control his pain?
a. distraction
b. hypnosis
c. counterirritation
d. biofeedback

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) distraction.

The technique Jay is using to control his pain is "distraction."

When Jay feels so much pain, he focuses on his favorite music to distract his mind from the pain and use a new remedy. What he is doing is putting away the feeling of pain in order to focus on something he loves so much that is his music. Trying to distracting the mind while taking his medicine or trying new methods, is what helps him overcome the acute pain.