Which of the Following Is an Example of Pain Disorder

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of pain disorder?

• A)While resting prior to a scheduled boxing match, Terry develops an elbow pain with no physical explanation.
• B)Craig repeatedly engages in activities with a high risk of painful injury, almost as if he enjoys the pain.
• C)Due to neural damage, Darlene has numbness that prevents her from feeling pain in her hands.
• D)Due to psychological disorder, Darlene has numbness that prevents her from feeling pain in her hands.

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Definitions:

Mood Disorders

A category of mental disorders involving persistent disturbance in mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the brain and nervous system that transmit signals between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, learning, and emotions.

Predisposition

A natural inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way or to develop a certain condition.