Which term describes the amount of pain stimulation that is needed for an individual to feel pain?
1. Pain threshold.
2. Pain tolerance.
3. Somatic interval.
4. Cephalgia reporting.
Correct Answer: 1
The pain threshold is the amount of pain stimulation a person requires in order to feel pain. Pain tolerance refers to the ability of an individual to manage differing levels of discomfort. Somatic interval and cephalgia reporting are not legitimate pain terminology.
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