According to the Gate-Control Theory,rubbing the Lower Back When There

question 15

Multiple Choice

According to the gate-control theory,rubbing the lower back when there is pain would MOST likely reduce the pain by:

• A)triggering a release of painkilling endorphins in the brain.
• B)activating neurons that gate the pain from signals from traveling to the brain.
• C)causing the autonomic nervous system to release adrenaline into the bloodstream.
• D)deactivating the region devoted to the lower back in the somatosensory cortex.

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Definitions:

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that lead to avoidance behavior.

Unconditioned

Refers to stimuli or responses that occur naturally without any prior learning or conditioning.

Specific Stimulus

A distinct environmental cue that elicits a particular response from an organism.

Specific Response

A particular reaction or behavior elicited by a specific stimulus or situation.