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Unit 3 – Sensation and Perception
Topic 3.1
How might you contradict gate-control theory concerning pain perception?
Pain signals aren't blocked but amplified by gates in spinal cord under certain conditions.
Small nerve fibers open gate and large ones close it in response to pain signals.
Cognitive factors have no influence over whether gate opens or closes for pain signals.
Pain relieving endorphins operate independently from gate control mechanism.
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