The view that pain messages may not get through to the brain when the "switchboard" that transmits pain messages becomes "flooded" is termed
A)gate theory.
B)opponent-process theory.
C)frequency theory.
D)acupuncture.

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The statement refers to gate theory, which posits that there is a "gate" in the spinal cord that can either allow or block pain messages from reaching the brain depending on the activity of large and small nerve fibers. If these fibers become flooded with input, the gate may close and block pain signals. The other options (B, C, D) do not fully explain this phenomenon.

The View That Pain Messages May Not Get Through to the Brain