Predisposing factors, such as a reduced threshold of nociception, precipitating stimuli, such as an injury, and maintaining processes, such as the expectation that the pain will persist, are all important in explaining pain. This describes:
a. gate control theory of pain c. specificity of pain concept
b. the pattern theory d. the diathesis-stress model
Question 2
The pain-prone personality was thought to predispose a person to experience persistent pain. Although there is little empirical support for this theory, it did account for how pain itself can produce changes in personality. According to this theory the pain prone person tends to:
a. have a career that is more physical in nature.
b. be more sedentary in nature.
c. tends to deny emotional and interpersonal problems.
d. have a family history of anxiety disorders.
Nociception
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