Suggestions (hypnotic) to inc/dec subjective intensity
affected participants' ratings of both subjective intensity and unpleasantness
(affect component of pain). Changes seen in S1, somatosensory receiving area. Suggestions
to inc/dec unpleasantness affected participants' ratings of unpleasantness but
NOT intensity. (less suffering). Changes seen in ACC, anterior cingulate
cortex. 1st condition, suggestions to
affect intensity created changes in activity in S1, the somatosensory receiving
area. 2nd condition saw changes in ACC,
anterior cingulate cortex Nalaxone.
