In some cultures, people undergo initiation rituals that call for them to have their body pierced, cut, tattooed, burned, or beaten. These individuals.
A) feel no pain during these initiation rituals.
B) show little or no pain from accidental injuries.
C) feel pain, but are culturally trained not to show it.
D) offer proof that pain is completely psychological.

Question

​In some cultures, people undergo initiation rituals that call for them to have their body pierced, cut, tattooed, burned, or beaten. These individuals.
A) ​feel no pain during these initiation rituals.
B) ​show little or no pain from accidental injuries.
C) ​feel pain, but are culturally trained not to show it.
D) ​offer proof that pain is completely psychological.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While these individuals may feel pain during initiation rituals, they are culturally trained not to show it. Pain is a universal human experience, and while cultural beliefs and practices can influence how pain is experienced and expressed, it is not proof that pain is completely psychological.

​In Some Cultures, People Undergo Initiation Rituals That Call for Them

In Some Cultures, People Undergo Initiation Rituals That Call for Them