Rebecca is suffering from recurrent chronic pain; she is referred to a psychologist who talks in terms of pain management. What can Rebecca expect when the psychologist begins treatment?
a. Hypnosis will be used to help her forget about the pain.
b. Efforts will be made to help her cope in ways that minimize the pain's impact on her life.
c. A psychoanalytic approach will delve into the unconscious roots of the pain.
d. A variety of drugs will be mixed to reduce the pain to the lowest level possible, without causing severe side effects.
Answer: b.
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