You are about to undergo a painful medical procedure.Which of the following would NOT be likely to reduce your pain?

a. listening to music through headphones
b. using counterirritation
c. having the painful parts of the procedure occur without any warning
d. having the doctor explain everything that will happen


ANSWER: c

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