Describe the Gate Theory of Pain

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Essay

Describe the gate theory of pain. What is a pain gate?

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Definitions:

Shape Constancy

The perceptual tendency to perceive an object as having the same shape regardless of its orientation or the angle from which it is viewed.

Figure-ground Constancy

A visual perception principle where an object (figure) is perceived distinctly from its surrounding area (ground).

Phi Phenomenon

The perception of unbroken movement created by quickly viewing a series of independent objects one after another, known as an optical illusion.

Monocular Cue

Visual information that allows perception of depth and distance using one eye.