Kwamie has broken his wrist.His friend Sam has taken him to the hospital emergency room.While they are waiting, Sam starts an argument with Kwamie about the presidential election, and Kwamie finds that while they are arguing, he feels very little pain.This result has most likely occurred because

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The idea of a "pain gate" refers to the theory that pain signals can be blocked or diminished by strong competing sensations, such as those created by arguments or other intense experiences. By focusing on the argument, Kwamie's attention may have shifted away from the pain, decreasing his perception of it.

Kwamie Has Broken His Wrist