On the day she is to be interviewed for an important new position,Rachel awakens with a severe toothache.During the interview she feels no pain;not until 30 minutes later does she become aware again of the troublesome toothache.Rachel's experience is best explained by
A) sensory interaction.
B) place theory.
C) the gate-control theory.
D) frequency theory.

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The gate-control theory explains how non-painful stimuli can "close the gate" and prevent pain signals from reaching the brain. In this case, the focus on the interview likely distracted Rachel from her toothache, effectively closing the gate and reducing her perception of pain.

On the Day She Is to Be Interviewed for an Important