When Jackson was stung by a bee, a friend told him to rub the affected area to ease the pain. His friend's suggestion is based on:

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The friend's suggestion to rub the affected area to ease Jackson's pain is based on the gate-control theory, which suggests that rubbing or massaging the affected area can help to close the "pain gate" and reduce the perception of pain signals being sent to the brain.

When Jackson Was Stung by a Bee, a Friend Told