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What are 2 brain areas associated with pain perceptions?
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1. Anterior Cingulate Cortex - Active in alterations of unpleasantness of pain
2. Primary somatosensory associational cortex (SI) - active in perception of pain itself |
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What was seen in the 1997 PET scan study of patients with hypnosis and pain perception?
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Activity in ACC changed and closely paralleled the perceived unpleasantness
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In hypnosis, is suggestion to alter unpleasantness of pain perception necessary?
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Yes, results not seen in suggestion is not present
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In the surgery seen, what specific changes to the brain were seen that resulted in the patient's comfort during the procedure?
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Altered regional blood flow to the ACC and SI
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Which side of the brain shows greater change in activity in hypnosis?
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Left
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Why is the left brain more active in hypnosis?
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Bc left brain centers are related to verbal mediation of hypnotic suggestion, working memory functions, and top-down processes that may reinterpret the sensory experience
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