Effectiveness of cognitive reappraisal and distraction for induced acute pain: A laboratory study.

• DOI: 10.1037/hea0001374
• Publication Date: 2024-03-21T13:20:08Z
• Authors: Juan Carlos Pacho...; José Luis Gonzále...; Laura Yunta-Rua; Ricardo Pocinho; Almudena López-López
• Keywords: PsycINFO; Acute Pain

Cognitive reappraisal and distraction modulate pain; however, little is known about their effectiveness at different levels of pain intensity. Thus, the aim this study has been to analyze differential efficacy both strategies reduce perceived intensity unpleasantness in low moderate levels.