When Mena visited the Marine recruiter's office, he gave her a computer mouse pad with a Marine slogan on it, which read "Pain is weakness leaving the body." If Mena used this slogan during the grueling workouts in boot camp, what pain strategy would she be using?

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"Pain is weakness leaving the body" is a form of positive self-talk. It is intended to motivate the person to push through the pain and continue the workout, rather than distract from the pain or use biofeedback or imagery to manage it.

When Mena Visited the Marine Recruiter's Office, He Gave Her