Which of the following is a theory about the perception of pain?

A) gate theory
B) depth-of-processing theory
C) opponent-process theory
D) retinex theory

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Which of the following is a theory about the perception of pain?A)  gate theoryB)  depth-of-processing theoryC)  opponent-process theoryD)  retinex theory

Batchimeg Ganbaatar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The gate theory is a theory about how the nervous system processes and perceives pain. It suggests that there is a gate in the spinal cord that can either open to allow pain signals to be sent to the brain or close to prevent those signals from reaching the brain. Other options (B, C, D) are theories about perception that are not specific to pain.

Which of the following is a theory about the perception of pain?

A) gate theory
B) depth-of-processing theory
C) opponent-process theory
D) retinex theory

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