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attentional focus

the focus of an individual’s attention at a particular moment. This focus may be internal (i.e., attending to cognitive, emotional, or pain cues) or external (i.e., attending to environmental cues). See associative–dissociative strategy; Test of Attentional and Interpersonal Style.

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November 22nd 2024

cold pressor pain test

cold pressor pain test

a test of pain produced by immersing a limb in iced water. Also called cold pressor test.