Whenever You Have a Tooth Filled, You Either Pinch Yourself

question 598

Multiple Choice

Whenever you have a tooth filled, you either pinch yourself or dig a fingernail into your knuckle while the dentist is working. In order to control pain, you are using

• A)sensory conflict.
• B)counterirritation.
• C)systematic desensitization.
• D)sensory adaptation.

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Definitions:

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