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Discuss the various types of pain, explain why pain is difficult to measure, and describe
the various measures that have been developed.

2. Describe the different groups of nerve fibers and neural pathways that are involved in
pain.

3. Explain the gate control theory of pain, and discuss evidence for its validity.

4. Discuss psychosocial factors in the experience of pain, and evaluate the evidence for the
existence of a pain-prone personality.

5. Describe the major biomedical treatments for pain.

6. Identify the features of effective pain-management programs.

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