According to the gate-control theory of pain social influences can:
A)increase or decrease the experience of pain.
B)only increase the experience of pain.
C)only decrease the experience of pain.
D)have no effect on the experience of pain.

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The gate-control theory of pain suggests that social influences, such as emotional states and social support, can either increase or decrease the experience of pain by either "opening" or "closing" the "gate" that allows pain signals to be sent to the brain. Therefore, both options are possible and the answer is A.

According to the Gate-Control Theory of Pain Social Influences Can