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

question 193

Multiple Choice

Every time Latoya 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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Both

Referring to two specified or implied subjects together.

Flowing Backward

The act or process of moving in the opposite direction of the typical flow, often referring to fluids.

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