Question

When Ms. Foster burned her hand on the lasagna pan, she quickly exclaimed, "Ouch! It's okay, I'm okay, I'm fine." This pain-control strategy could be characterized as a form of:

Answer 1

The pain-control strategy that Ms. Foster used could be characterized as a form of positive self-talk.

Explanation:

• In situations of stress, it is important that the brain and the body do not panic as panic can cause more damage in the given situation.
• Hence, to keep yourself in control of the situation, it is advised that we keep ourselves calm, stable, and poised by saying certain things that would help the brain and the body keep cool. These things to say in situations of distress can be referred to as 'positive self-talk'.