After you rough bump part of your body—say your shin or your “funny bone”—into something and experience pain as a result, you may help to decrease that sense of pain by rubbing the injured area. The _______ theory provides some insight as to why rubbing the area helps to lower the pain that you feel.?
a. ?auxiliary theory
b. ?gate theory
c. ?obstruction theory
d. ?buffer theory
ANSWER:
b
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