You are about to undergo a painful medical procedure. Which of the following would increase your subjective feelings of pain?
A)unpleasant emotions, such as fear
B)using distraction
C)having some control over the pain stimulus
D)being fully informed about the procedure

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Unpleasant emotions, such as fear, can increase the subjective feelings of pain by heightening the individual's anxiety and stress levels, which can amplify pain perception.

You Are About to Undergo a Painful Medical Procedure