If a combination of alternating warm and cold stimuli produces the sensation of painful heat, a person is experiencing:

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The phenomenon described is known as paradoxical heat. This occurs when alternating warm and cold stimuli are applied to a specific area, causing the sensation of painful heat rather than a normal temperature sensation. It is believed to be due to the way in which the sensory receptors in the skin respond to the changing temperatures.

If a Combination of Alternating Warm and Cold Stimuli Produces