Dr. Petrich is a dentist who specializes in treating those with extreme anxiety of dental work. In addition to the availability of nitrous oxide (commonly referred to as laughing gas), Dr. Petrich's office offers private rooms with soothing music,
televisions in the ceilings that show relaxing images like beaches and clouds, and headphones that offer supportive and calming messages. Dr. Petrich's patients are being given a form of __________ to help reduce their anxiety and actual experience of pain while receiving dental work.
a. hypnoplasia
b. posthypnotic suggestions
c. hypnotic analgesia
d. guided transference
Answer: C
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