The Role of Central Nervous System Activity for the Experience

question 46

Multiple Choice

The role of central nervous system activity for the experience of pain is best highlighted by

• A) prosopagnosia.
• B) frequency theory.
• C) phantom limb sensations.
• D) the opponent-process theory.

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Definitions:

Arthritis Pain

Discomfort, soreness, or ache in the joints caused by inflammation, characteristic of arthritis.

Depression

A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, affecting how you feel, think, and handle daily activities.

Anxiety

Experiencing a nervous or uneasy feeling, usually about something that's going to occur or has an unclear ending.

Couch Potato

A slang term for a person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, watching television or engaging in other forms of screen-based entertainment, with little to no physical activity.