Predisposing Factors,such as a Reduced Threshold of Nociception,precipitating Stimuli,such as an Injury,and

question 30

Multiple Choice

Predisposing factors,such as a reduced threshold of nociception,precipitating stimuli,such as an injury,and maintaining processes,such as the expectation that the pain will persist,are all important in explaining pain.This describes:

• A)gate control theory of pain
• B)the pattern theory
• C)specificity of pain concept
• D)the diathesis-stress model

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