Every Time Becky Goes to the Dentist, She Arranges a Signal

Multiple Choice

Every time Becky goes to the dentist, she arranges a signal with the doctor that will let him know that she would like him to stop the procedure for a few moments.This signal

A) will create a distraction for the doctor, helping him to minimize pain.
B) is an application of the lock-and-key theory of pain.
C) is an application of the counterirritation method for controlling pain.
D) will allow Becky to regulate and control the painful stimulus, so she will suffer less.