Asked by Olivia Joyner on Jun 23, 2024

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Which statement is most likely to be made by a researcher who studies pain perception from a functionalist perspective

A)  We can understand pain perception only if we understand the unconscious processes that initiate the sensation of pain. 
B)  We can study pain only by observing the outward expression of pain in response to different stimuli. 
C)  We can study pain only if all the component parts that make up the experience of pain are understood. 
D)  We can understand pain perception only if we understand the role of pain in human survival and adaptation.

Pain Perception

The subjective experience or interpretation of pain, which encompasses both the physical sensation and the emotional response to that sensation.

Human Survival

Refers to the actions, strategies, and mechanisms that humans employ to continue living in the face of threats or danger.

Unconscious Processes

Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors.

  • Absorb knowledge of and differentiate between the core psychological philosophies, such as structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, and humanism.
  • Identify the application and impact of psychology in understanding human behavior and mental processes.
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Isjah CraigJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A functionalist perspective focuses on the purpose or function of a phenomenon, in this case, pain perception. Understanding the role of pain in human survival and adaptation is central to studying pain from a functionalist perspective.