Jake has just stubbed his toe.How can he apply the gate-control theory of pain to keep his toe from hurting?
A)He can do jumping jacks
B)He can count to 10
C)He can swear a blue streak
D)He can rub the toe that hurts

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gate-control theory of pain suggests that non-painful input closes the "gates" to painful input, which prevents pain sensation from traveling to the central nervous system. Rubbing the toe that hurts can provide such non-painful input, potentially reducing the perception of pain.

Jake Has Just Stubbed His Toe