The Gate-Control Theory of Pain States That Signals Arriving from Pain

question 14

True/False

The gate-control theory of pain states that signals arriving from pain receptors can be blocked by interneurons in the spinal cord.

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Definitions:

Painful Experience

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.

Dangerous to Humans

Referring to substances, actions, or organisms that pose a risk of harm or injury to human beings.

Gradual Exposure

A therapeutic technique involving slowly and progressively introducing a person to a feared object or situation to reduce anxiety.

Unconscious Motivations

Drives and desires that influence an individual's behavior without their conscious awareness.