What Is False-Memory Syndrome

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Essay

What is false-memory syndrome?

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Definitions:

Afferent Neurons

Nerve cells that carry sensory information from the body's tissues and organs to the brain or spinal cord.

Spinal Cord

The central nerve column that runs down the back and transmits messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Gate-control Theory

A theory that suggests pain is not merely a direct result of activation of pain receptor nerves but is also subject to modulation by psychological factors at the spinal cord level.

Sensory Nerves

Nerves that transmit sensory information from the body's periphery to the central nervous system, enabling perceptions of touch, pain, temperature, and bodily position.