Which Is True About Acute Pain

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which is true about acute pain?

• A)It is felt suddenly.
• B)It is felt in a body part that is no longer there.
• C)It is felt at the site of tissue damage and in nearby areas.
• D)It is constant or occurs on and off.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, in behavioral psychology.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Variable Ratio

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that rewards an action after an unpredictable number of responses.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to responses at varying rates.