Deborah Is Addicted to Heroin

question 58

Multiple Choice

Deborah is addicted to heroin. During heroin withdrawal, how is she likely to respond to painful stimuli?

• A) She is unlikely to notice a painful stimuli in any way.
• B) Painful stimuli will be processed as a vibratory touch sensation.
• C) She will be less sensitive to painful stimuli.
• D) She will be more sensitive to painful stimuli.

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