The most basic premise behind Melzack and Wall's gate control theory of pain is that:
A)Pain is a unique experience for all individuals, which can be qualified only by the individual experiencing it.
B)Psychological factors influence pain perception, making it impossible to accurately quantify.
C)Sensory stimuli can inhibit painful stimuli from reaching the brain.
D)There is an interaction of peripheral and central mechanisms that may or may not elicit a painful response to noxious stimuli.

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Gate control theory suggests that non-painful input closes the "gates" to painful input, preventing pain sensation from traveling to the central nervous system.

The Most Basic Premise Behind Melzack and Wall's Gate Control