attentional distraction

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Psychology Any of a number of techniques–eg use of video games, playing with pets, headphones with music, intended to block a Pt's perception of an unpleasant event–eg, anticipatory nausea associated with chemotherapeutics, dentist drilling. See Anticipatory side effects. Cf Relaxation training, Systematic desensitizaton.

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