Matthew Is Running a Marathon and Trips Over a Pile

question 97

Multiple Choice

Matthew is running a marathon and trips over a pile of acorns,but finishes the race.Afterwards,he finds out his ankle is sprained.What theory best accounts for the fact that Matthew did not immediately stop running after tripping?

• A) specificity theory of pain
• B) gate control theory of pain
• C) delay of gratification theory of pain
• D) none of the above

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