Instructions: Identify the Terms and Briefly State Their Historical Significance

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Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance.
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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the basilar membrane respond to different frequencies, helping to identify the pitch of sounds.

Gate-control Theory

A theory suggesting that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that controls the transmission of pain signals to the brain, influenced by psychological factors.

Pain Perception

The subjective interpretation and individual experience of pain, which can be influenced by various physical, emotional, and psychological factors.

Endorphins

Natural, pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body that bind to opioid receptors in the brain to reduce pain and boost pleasure, resulting in a feeling of well-being.