Specificity theory hypothesizes that
A) a person's interpretation of pain is more important than tissue damage in determining the intensity of pain.
B) acute pains tend to intensify over time.
C) the experience of pain matches the amount of tissue damage or injury.
D) chronic pain can become acute over time.

Question

​Specificity theory hypothesizes that
A) ​a person's interpretation of pain is more important than tissue damage in determining the intensity of pain.
B) ​acute pains tend to intensify over time.
C) ​the experience of pain matches the amount of tissue damage or injury.
D) ​chronic pain can become acute over time.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Specificity theory proposes that the intensity of pain experienced matches the amount of tissue damage or injury. This means that if a person experiences more tissue damage, they will experience more pain, and vice versa. It suggests that pain is a direct result of the amount of physical damage, and the interpretation of pain is not as important as the amount of tissue damage.

​Specificity Theory Hypothesizes That

Specificity Theory Hypothesizes That