Which Statement Is TRUE About Phantom Limb Pain

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about phantom limb pain?

• A) It can be fully explained by gate control theory.
• B) It is not experienced by people with paralyzed limbs.
• C) It may be due to the brain's attempts at reorganizing.
• D) There are no treatments available to decrease it.

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Definitions:

Cues

Stimuli that signal the availability of reinforcement or punishment, affecting the likelihood of a particular behavior being emitted.

Acquired Drives

Secondary drives that are learned or acquired over time, such as the drive for money or social approval.

Anticipatory Goal Responses

Refers to behaviors or reactions that occur in anticipation of a goal or reward, often seen in the context of conditioning and learning.

Central Nervous System

The primary part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information in the body.