The idea that pain signals must pass through a type of "doorway" in the spinal cord is referred to as the
a. opponent-process theory of pain.
b. revolving door theory of pain.
c. substance P theory of pain.
d. gate-control theory of pain.
e. Capsaicin theory.
d. gate-control theory of pain
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Adapting traditional theories and techniques to meet the needs of clients from non-European ethnic and racial groups and treating members of racial and ethnic communities as individuals are abilities exhibited by
a. sensitivity group therapists. b. encounter group therapists. c. culturally skilled therapists. d. all of these.
Research regarding human instincts agrees with all of the following EXCEPT
a. Human behavior is biologically influenced but not controlled. b. There are 12 basic human instincts. c. The question regarding human instincts remains unresolved. d. There is too much complexity in human behavior to reach agreement on this issue.
The function of glial cells in the nervous system is to
a. remove waste products from the nervous system. b. insulate and nourish neurons. c. direct the growth of neurons. d. all of these