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AP Psychology 1.6.F: Pain Sensory System

Practise explaining how pain is processed in the body and brain, then use behavioural-study data to connect altered pain reports with gate control theory.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Psychology

Exam points

  • Use changes in reported pain before and after hypnosis to identify gate control theory in a study.

1.6.F—Explain how the structures and functions of the pain sensory system relate to behavior and mental processes question 1

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Which theory is most relevant to Dr. Jimenez's study?

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A

Place theory

B

Perception theory

C

Frequency theory

D

Gate control theory

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