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The __________ theory of pain helps explain why it sometimes helps to rub or massage an injured area.a. sensory adaptationb. gate-controlc. just noticeable differenced. Lamaze
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Sensory adaptation refers to the process where our sensory receptors become less responsive to constant stimuli. This is not related to the act of rubbing or massaging an injured area. Show more…
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