Matthew Is Running a Marathon and Trips Over a Pile

question 88

Multiple Choice

Matthew is running a marathon and trips over a pile of acorns, but finishes the race. Afterward, he finds out his ankle is sprained. What theory best accounts for the fact that Matthew did not immediately stop running after tripping?

• A) Specificity theory of pain
• B) Gate control theory of pain
• C) Delayed gratification theory of pain
• D) None of the above theories of pain

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