Kwamie has broken his wrist.His friend Sam has taken him to the ER.While they are waiting,Sam starts an argument with Kwamie about the presidential election.While they are arguing,Kwamie is feeling very little pain.This result has most likely occurred because:

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According to the Gate Control Theory of pain, the perception of pain can be reduced if the pain signals are stopped from reaching the brain. One way to do this is to engage in activities that draw attention away from the pain, such as focusing on an argument. This is known as closing the pain gate. Therefore, the argument with Sam may have helped Kwamie feel less pain in his broken wrist.

Kwamie Has Broken His Wrist