Medical patients who are distracted from thinking about their pain

A) are not significantly affected one way or the other.
B) feel the pain more intensely than others do when the distraction ceases.
C) experience a reduction in some types of pain.
D) recover more slowly than others do.

Distraction

A process that diverts an individual's attention away from their intended focus, often leading to a decrease in performance on tasks.

Pain

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.

Recovery

The process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after experiencing damage or illness.