Cognitive development influences response to pain.What age group is most concerned with the fear of losing control during a painful experience?

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Adolescents view illness as physiologic (an organ malfunction)and psychophysiologic (psychologic factors that affect health).Adolescents usually approach pain with self-control.They are concerned with remaining composed and feel embarrassed and ashamed of losing control.Toddlers and preschoolers react to pain primarily as a physical,concrete experience.Preschoolers may try to escape a procedure with verbal statements such as "go away." Young school-age children may view pain as punishment for wrongdoing.This age group fears bodily harm.

Cognitive Development Influences Response to Pain