Cognitive biases can often amplify the experience of pain.Each of the following cognitive processes are related to more pain EXCEPT:

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Distraction is not related to amplifying the experience of pain, in fact, it can help reduce pain. Catastrophizing, learned helplessness, and stable attributions are all cognitive biases that can contribute to a person feeling more pain than they otherwise would.

Cognitive Biases Can Often Amplify the Experience of Pain