Four of your friends were hurt in a skiing accident and each is at home recovering from their painful injuries. Based on the gate control theory of pain, who is most likely to have the most pain?

A. Guy reads mystery novels.
B. Travis likes to write in his journal and letters to relatives.
C. Cyndy watches movies on cable.
D. Lacey sits around the house and complains about the pain.


Answer: D

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