When comparing the effects of acute and chronic pain on an individual, chronic pain is more often what?
A)The external event that results in a sense of fear
B)Viewed as being meaningful but undesirable
C)A factor that contributes to depression
D)A sense of internal unease

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Chronic pain is often associated with a sense of hopelessness and helplessness as relief becomes more elusive and the timeframe more protracted. The pain is perceived as meaningless, and depression is often a concomitant finding, as either a result of the chronic pain state or as a contributor to its development. Individuals often psychologically respond to acute pain with fear (e.g., fear of diagnosis, fear of continued pain), anxiety, and a general sense of unpleasantness or unease.

When Comparing the Effects of Acute and Chronic Pain on an Individual