In a very unfortunate farming accident, Jerry had to have his left leg amputated. Even though he was fitted with a prosthetic and learned to adapt to having only one real leg, Jerry would occasionally "feel" pain in his amputated limb

This sort of pain, called phantom limb pain, is an example of __________ pain.
a. nociceptive
b. referred
c. imagined
d. neuropathic


Answer: D

Psychology

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