If you feel a sharp pain in a certain spot and try to scratch or itch around it to reduce the pain, the resulting relief is due to you activating the ______.

A. large A fibers to shut the gate
B. C fibers to close the gate
C. C fibers to open the gate
D. A fibers to open the gate


Answer: A

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a. They are both girls. b. It depends upon their ages. c. They are both boys. d. There are no gender differences in this kind of play.

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In order to increase interest and motivation, a computer math game has been designed that allows students to compete in a speedboat race rather than just completing a series of subtraction problems. The faster correct answers are selected, the faster the student's boat speeds toward the finish line. This math game would be an example of

a. computer-assisted instruction. b. a type of serious game. c. programmed instruction. d. all of these.

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The lovemap theory, which suggests that children develop paraphilias due to being punished or traumatized, is an example of a ____ theory

a. biological c. developmental b. psychoanalytic d. sociological

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

The transmission of food preferences from one rat to another occurs inadvertently.

Psychology