Sensitivity to the Unpleasantness of Painful Stimuli Can Be Decreased

question 152

True/False

Sensitivity to the unpleasantness of painful stimuli can be decreased by meditation training.

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Change

Modifications in gene expression caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence, influenced by environmental factors.

Gene Expression

The process by which the information encoded in a gene is used to direct the assembly of a protein molecule.

Synaptic Connections

The points at which neurons in the brain or nervous system communicate with one another, playing a critical role in the transmission of neural signals.

Fetal Brain Development

The process by which the brain grows and develops during pregnancy, including the formation of neural pathways.