Public Opinion Not Only Should Matter but Also Does Matter

question 23

Multiple Choice

Public opinion not only should matter but also does matter in American politics because ______.

• A) the public pays close attention to public policymaking
• B) the public votes on the basis of well-informed policy views
• C) the public is quick to react to all policy decisions that may not serve its interests
• D) politicians and the media act as if it matters
• E) the media is diligent in keeping the public well informed

Understand the physiological and psychological aspects of acute and chronic pain, including the gate control theory.

Evaluate the effectiveness and potential hazards of medical interventions (surgery, medication) for pain.

Differentiate between acute pain's potential benefits and the mechanisms that may alter the perception of pain.

Examine the impact of psychological states (such as mood) on pain perception.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

The section of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, rather than the spinal cord, and supply motor and sensory functions to the head and neck.

Ganglia

Structures containing a collection of nerve cell bodies, typically located outside the brain and spinal cord.