Cognitive variables implicated in chronic Pain

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Published: Dec 12, 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v2.n3.5246
Keywords:
cognitive variables, chronic pain, gate control theory, Cognitivebehavioral model of chronic pain, biopsychosocial model of chronic pain

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Luciana Sofía Moretti
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Psicología. Secretaría de Ciencia y Técnica. Laboratorio de Psicología Cognitiva

Abstract

Since the creation of gate control theory, the importance of psychological variables in chronic pain has emerged. Thus, the cognitive variables are emphasized in between behaviors, emotions and social factors for the explanation of chronic pain. Considering the gate control theory, cognitive variables modulate the other two dimensions of the chronic pain experience: the motivational-afective dimension and the sensory-discriminative dimension (Camacho Martel & Anarte Ortiz, 2001; Gatchel, Peng, Peters, Fuchs & Turk, 2007). The aim of this work is to review the main cognitive variables implicated in the chronic pain experience. Moreover, empirical evidence that support the importance of these variables is presented. Furthermore, it is discussed the clinical implications and the importance of this area in the local context.

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Cognitive variables implicated in chronic Pain. (2010). Argentinean Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2(3), 21-29. https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v2.n3.5246
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Vol 2, No 3 (2010): Revista Argentina de Ciencias del Comportamiento
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Author Biography

Luciana Sofía Moretti, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Psicología. Secretaría de Ciencia y Técnica. Laboratorio de Psicología Cognitiva

Becaria de CONICET. Psicoterapeuta cognitivo-comportamental especializada en el tratamiento del dolor crónico y manejo del estrés.

How to Cite

Cognitive variables implicated in chronic Pain. (2010). Argentinean Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2(3), 21-29. https://doi.org/10.32348/1852.4206.v2.n3.5246

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