Research Has Demonstrated That Phantom Limb Pain Can Be Alleviated

question 33

Multiple Choice

Research has demonstrated that phantom limb pain can be alleviated through the use of:

• A)further amputation.
• B)destroying remaining nerves in the limb stump.
• C)using a mirror to fool the sensory system into perceiving the missing limb.
• D)acupuncture.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Figures

Visual images that can be perceived in more than one way, illustrating how perception can be influenced by individual differences or context.

Perceptual Uncertainty

The state of being unsure about what is being perceived, often due to vague or ambiguous sensory information.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests tones are perceived by the location of their specific frequency along the cochlea's basilar membrane.

Pitch

The perceptual attribute of sounds that allows their ordering on a frequency-related scale, experienced as highness or lowness.