Question

Dustin suffers from chronic back pain as the result of an old injury. Any time he is required to sit for long periods, he makes sure to bring a music player into the treatment room with him, because he has found that listening to his favorite music helps him cope with the pain. Dustin is using the pain control technique of __________ .

Answer 1

Answer:

Distraction

Explanation:

Distraction pain control technique involves turning your focus away or moving from it.

It doesn't imply there'll be no more pain. It simply implies you're using your brain to  concentrate your attention on something else.

Just as Dustin is listening to music rather than focusing on his back pain.