Every Time Becky Goes to the Dentist, She Arranges a Signal

question 270

Multiple Choice

Every time Becky goes to the dentist, she arranges a signal with the doctor that will let him know that she would like him to stop the procedure for a few moments.This signal

• A) will create a distraction for the doctor, helping him to minimize pain.
• B) is an application of the lock-and-key theory of pain.
• C) is an application of the counterirritation method for controlling pain.
• D) will allow Becky to regulate and control the painful stimulus, so she will suffer less.

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