Through this BBC report, we learnt about the modulation of the feeling of pain in some extreme circumstances. We observe that if the painful sensation exceeds the threshold, our body is able to stop painful perception. Indeed, when Jonathan had to face an extreme situation, to save himself, he managed to cut his arm off with only a « discomfort » feeling.
Interestingly, many studies REVEAL that our brain is able to activate some specific regions and adapt itself TO each situation. AS Thomas WROTE, our brain can receive only selected information. Besides, as mentioned by Nicolas and others, THIS MAY be due to the inactivation of some receptors, named nociceptors, which are dedicated to the perception of pain. Moreover, some people are predisposed to depression or anxiety, because of their genetic heritage, and we are not born with the same number of nociceptors, so as a consequence, some people can be more sensitive to pain.
As proposed by previous students, the perception of pain depends on many factors, such as psychology, the emotional state of the moment, each person’s own experience of pain, furthermore there are some genetic factors. Therefore, the pain sensation is subjective, with considerable inter-individual differences.
(Edited by Joanne Pageze - original submission Sunday, 27 November 2022, 7:04 PM)