Your dentist's conversation with you about the latest episode of your favorite reality show while he puts in a filling is an example of pain control through

a. distraction.
b. counterirritation.
c. being fully informed.
d. the use of the paradoxical intention.

A

Psychology

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The central process through which toddlers achieve a sense of autonomy is

a. hope. b. caring. c. imitation. d. envy.

Psychology

At Riverside Psychiatric Hospital, patients are given a ticket each time they engage in certain desirable behaviors (e.g., dressing appropriately, taking medications). The tickets are exchanged later for snacks or various special activities. This describes:

a. systematic desensitization b. social skills training c. a token economy d. rational-emotive therapy

Psychology