In the mirror treatment of phantom limb pain, the visual illusion
A) acts to relax and comfort the amputee.
B) tricks the brain into thinking it is controlling the amputated limb.
C) focuses attention away from the pain.
D) puts the amputee into a hypnotic state.

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The mirror treatment creates a visual illusion that tricks the brain into thinking it is controlling the amputated limb, which can reduce phantom limb pain.

In the Mirror Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain, the Visual