Which System Is Able to Modulate a Patient's Perception of Pain

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which system is able to modulate a patient's perception of pain?

• A) Sensory-discriminative system
• B) Affective-motivational system
• C) Cognitive-evaluative system
• D) Reticular activating system

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading individuals to eat very little and see themselves as overweight even if they are dangerously underweight.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by cycles of binge eating followed by purging or other methods to prevent weight gain.

Eating Behaviour

The patterns, habits, and choices influencing what, when, and how much an individual eats.

Medical Model

An approach to health and illness, viewing psychological problems as diseases that have symptoms and can be cured with medical treatment.