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Polyvagal Theory And Chronic Pain: Exploring Treatment Options

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1.  Which brain structure, when activated, increases the amount of pain? Occipital lobe Pineal gland Amygdala Parietal lobe

2.  A person with chronic pain may also have: Stress Anxiety Type A personality All of the above

3.  A sign of freezing is: Held or restricted breathing A sensation of heaviness Decreased heart rate All of the above

4.  Which is NOT a form of sensory modulation? Smelling citrus Loud music Listening to the sound of waves A weighted blanket

5.  The role of engaging in meaningful activity helps the nervous system to feel _________. Safe Activated Overwhelmed None of the above