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Question 1:

In Canada, close to ________ per cent of adults are estimated to suffer from chronic pain.
a) 10
b) 20
c) 30
d) 40

Question 2:

According to the ________, rubbing a painful area often helps reduce pain because the act of rubbing activates the large-diameter fibres that tend to inhibit nociceptive transmission.
a) gate control theory
b) specificity theory
c) biopsychosocial model
d) neuromatrix model

Question 3:

The ________ of pain emphasizes the role of the brain in pain perception.
a) specificity theory
b) gate control theory
c) neuromatrix model
d) biopsychosocial model

Question 4:

The ________ of pain is based on the assumption that how well one adjusts to pain depends on one’s appraisal and interpretation of the situation.
a) gate control theory
b) operant theory
c) fear avoidance theory
d) cognitive behavioural conceptualization

Question 5:

________ is not a type of psychological assessment for patients experiencing pain.
a) An interview covering personal and psychological history
b) A psychosocial assessment
c) An assessment of co-morbidities
d) An assessment of coping styles

Question 6:

The McGill Pain Questionnaire and other self-report measures typically assess ________.
a) beliefs about pain
b) pain tolerance
c) the nature and intensity of pain
d) attitudes towards pain

Question 7:

The McGill Pain Questionnaire does not assess the ________ pain dimension.
a) personal
b) evaluative
c) affective
d) sensory

Question 8:

________ are not identified by Skinner et al. (2012) as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) methods for treating pain.
a) “Cognitive techniques”
b) “Supportive educational techniques
c) “Behavioural techniques”
d) “Avoidance techniques”

Question 9:

As a part of ________ therapy, patients are encouraged to be mindful and to notice, observe, and accept private events, rather than fight them.
a) acceptance and dedication
b) mindfulness
c) acceptance and commitment
d) biofeedback

Question 10:

The ________ is often used to evaluate the extent to which patients engage in catastrophic thinking.
a) Thought Catastrophizing Scale
b) Belief Catastrophizing Scale
c) Pain Catastrophizing Scale
d) Catastrophic Scale

Higher Education

Fundamentals of Health Psychology: Chapter 7