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From the Ted Talk by Joshua W. Pate: The mysterious science of pain
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_____________ factors clearly play a role in pain too, potentially by ___________ ___________ and by influencing the brain directly. A person’s emotional state, memories, beliefs about pain and expectations about treatment can all influence how much pain they __________. In one study, children who reported believing they had no control over pain actually experienced more intense pain than those who believed they had some _______. Features of the environment matter too: In one experiment, __________ with a cold rod placed on the back of their hand reported feeling more pain when they were _____ a red _____ than a blue one, even though the rod was the same temperature each time. Finally, social factors like the availability of family support can ______ perception of pain. All of this _____ that a multi-pronged approach to pain _________ that includes pain specialists, physical therapists, clinical psychologists, nurses and other healthcare professionals is often most effective.
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- control
- influencing
- volunteers
- psychological
- experience
- light
- affect
- shown
- nociception
- means
- treatment
Original Text
Psychological factors clearly play a role in pain too, potentially by influencing nociception and by influencing the brain directly. A person’s emotional state, memories, beliefs about pain and expectations about treatment can all influence how much pain they experience. In one study, children who reported believing they had no control over pain actually experienced more intense pain than those who believed they had some control. Features of the environment matter too: In one experiment, volunteers with a cold rod placed on the back of their hand reported feeling more pain when they were shown a red light than a blue one, even though the rod was the same temperature each time. Finally, social factors like the availability of family support can affect perception of pain. All of this means that a multi-pronged approach to pain treatment that includes pain specialists, physical therapists, clinical psychologists, nurses and other healthcare professionals is often most effective.
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