Modulating pain thresholds through classical conditioning

Background Classical conditioning has frequently been shown to be capable of evoking fear of pain and avoidance behavior in the context of chronic pain. However, whether pain itself can be conditioned has rarely been investigated and remains a matter of debate. Therefore, the present study investiga...

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Main Authors: Juliane Traxler, Victoria J. Madden, G. Lorimer Moseley, Johan W.S. Vlaeyen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-03-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/6486.pdf