Amy Accidentally Hit Her Elbow Against the Edge of a Wall

question 75

Multiple Choice

Amy accidentally hit her elbow against the edge of a wall. Amy's mother rushed to her and rubbed the affected elbow. Amy's pain subsided. Which theory would best explain this incident?

• A)The signal-detection theory.
• B)The place theory.
• C)The gate theory.
• D)The opponent-process theory.

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