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Conditioning and Learning: Biological vs. Conditioned Fear
Biological Fear
Fear of pain is most likely a biologically grounded fear that mankind developed as a defense mechanism. Fear lets us know that something is not right with the body, or that we are in potential danger. There are a variety of physiological changes that occur in the body in response to fear. Blood pressure may rise for example, the body may produce excessive levels of cortisol and other stress syndromes and the body may go into fight or flight response mode to counteract any dangers present that may have initiated the pain.
Fortunately studies have shown that multiple techniques are effective for reducing the fear associated with pain and resulting anxiety. One method that has proven effective despite lack of mainstream support is hypnosis. Studies suggest that hypnosis is very good for controlling pain and for many should be considered "the first line of treatment"...
Patients can also adopt a variety of relaxation and meditation techniques to help them assert control over pain, and hence reduce the fear that is naturally associated with painful procedures. Relaxation techniques have long been utilized for example to help relieve the pain associated with childbirth.
Learned Fear
Most fear is fear that is conditioned or a learned response that we acquire due to environment, social or other factors. Fear of failure is a perfect example of a fear that is learned. People tend to develop self-confidence and self-esteem as a result of…
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Long, P. (1986). "Medical mesmerism; Once considered mere trickery, hypnosis is emerging as a valuable technique for controlling pain and anxiety." Psychology Today, 20(1): 28.
Mcloed, B. (1986). "Rx for health: A dose of self-confidence; the Mind can help the body mend when you learn to cope with what you fear." Psychology Today, 20(1): 46.
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