Even though the dentist had deadened the area around the tooth, Gail still felt moments of pain. To reduce her perception of pain, Gail began thinking about the flowers she wanted to plant in front of her house and visualizing in her mind how she wanted to arrange them. Gail was using the technique of _____ to help reduce her perception of pain.

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Gail was using the technique of imagery, which involves using mental images or visualization to distract oneself from pain or discomfort. Self-hypnosis involves inducing a trance-like state and positive self-talk involves using affirmations or encouraging language to increase one's confidence or reduce anxiety. Counterirritation involves applying a mild irritant or pain to a different part of the body to reduce pain perception in the original area.

Even Though the Dentist Had Deadened the Area Around the Tooth