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Chapter 1: Q.28 (page 7)

Many studies have demonstrated that women are able

to tolerate the same painful stimuli for longer than

men. Why don’t all people experience pain the same

way?

Short Answer

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Women may experience pain more strongly than males do due to their higher nerve density.

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Step 1. Introduction 

The statement "On average, women report the same stimuli to be more painful than males" emphasises the fact that everyone experiences the same stimulus, hence any variations in how painful an experience is cannot be attributed to the stimulus since it is calibrated to be the same for everyone.

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Step 2. Explanation 

There is a gender variation in how pain systems respond to painful stimuli, according to studies, with women's bodies having a stronger natural reaction.

Female hormone fluctuations may make the body more sensitive to pain. For instance, pain receptor activity is increased when oestrogen levels are low throughout the menstrual cycle or after menopause, which makes the body more sensitive to pain.

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