Which Statement Represents a Bottom-Up Aspect of Gate-Control Theory

question 276

Multiple Choice

Which statement represents a bottom-up aspect of gate-control theory?

• A)Pain may be gated at the skin receptors by rubbing the injured area.
• B)Pain may be suppressed with drugs that mimic endorphin activity.
• C)Subjective pain intensity may vary among ethnic groups.
• D)The midbrain may send inhibitory signals to the spinal cord that prevent further pain signals from reaching the brain.

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Definitions:

Social Group

A collection of individuals who interact with each other and share similar characteristics or a sense of unity and belonging.

Scaffold

A support method or structure that allows individuals to move to higher levels of learning or understanding.

Habituation Paradigm

A method used in research to study learning and memory, which involves the decrease in response to a repeated stimulus.

Preferential Response

The tendency to select or favor one option or thing over others, often based on personal tastes or advantages.