Which Theory Attempts to Explain Why a Given Injury May

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which theory attempts to explain why a given injury may produce much pain in one person and less pain in another, or more at one time and less at another?

• A) retinex theory
• B) opponent-process theory
• C) gate theory
• D) trichromatic theory

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