Matthew is running a marathon and trips over a pile of acorns, ...

[CharlieWard]

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

Question 2

According to the gate control theory, emotions such as ______ could increase pain by opening the gate, whereas emotions such as _____ could decrease pain by closing the gate.
 
  A) happiness; depression
  B) joy; anxiety
  C) anxiety; happiness
  D) depression; anxiety

[SamMuagrove]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C

[CharlieWard]

TYSM

[emsimon14]

Gracias!