Describe factors that may influence individual differences in pain perception.
a) Factors such as genetics, past experiences with pain, and psychological factors (e.g., anxiety, depression) can contribute to individual differences in pain perception.
b) Pain perception is primarily determined by physiological factors such as tissue damage and nociceptor sensitivity, with minimal influence from psychological or environmental factors.
c) Pain perception is uniform across individuals, and any perceived differences are due to variations in pain tolerance rather than actual differences in perception.
d) Individual differences in pain perception are solely determined by cultural factors and societal expectations regarding pain expression and tolerance.
