Pain Perception
Psychology ⇒ Sensation and Perception
Pain Perception starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how psychological factors can influence the perception of pain.
Describe the difference between acute and chronic pain.
Describe the difference between pain threshold and pain tolerance.
Describe the role of C fibers in pain transmission.
Describe the role of the thalamus in pain perception.
Explain how endorphins affect pain perception.
Explain how the Gate Control Theory accounts for the effectiveness of rubbing a painful area.
A patient reports pain in their right leg, but no physical injury is found. Which type of pain might this be? (1) Nociceptive pain (2) Neuropathic pain (3) Referred pain (4) Psychogenic pain
A patient reports pain in their right leg, but no physical injury is found. Which type of pain might this be? (1) Nociceptive pain (2) Neuropathic pain (3) Referred pain (4) Psychogenic pain
What is the scientific term for the study of pain? (1) Nociception (2) Analgesia (3) Algesiology (4) Somatosensation
Which fibers transmit sharp, immediate pain signals to the brain? (1) A-delta fibers (2) C fibers (3) B fibers (4) D fibers
Which neurotransmitter is most associated with the transmission of pain signals in the spinal cord? (1) Dopamine (2) Serotonin (3) Substance P (4) Acetylcholine
Fill in the blank: The ________ cortex in the brain is responsible for processing the sensory aspects of pain.
Fill in the blank: The ________ pathway carries pain and temperature information to the brain.
Fill in the blank: The ________ system in the brain is involved in the emotional and motivational aspects of pain.
Pain that arises from damage to the nervous system itself is called ________ pain.
Allodynia is a condition where a person experiences pain from stimuli that are not normally painful. True or False?
The Gate Control Theory of pain suggests that pain signals can be blocked or allowed to pass to the brain by a 'gate' in the spinal cord. True or False?
True or False: Nociceptors are specialized sensory receptors that detect painful stimuli.
True or False: Pain perception can be influenced by cultural beliefs and practices.
