Psych634 Wk 3 Discussion Congenital Insensitivity To Pain (Cip)

Research reveals that redheaded individuals experience a higher pain threshold compared to their non redheaded counterparts. This condition is known as congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP). Read “Anesthetic Requirement Is Increased in Redheads” and “Redheads and Anesthesia: Analyzing the Differences in Pain Perception” from this week’s University Library Resources. Respond to the following questions: • What are biochemical reasons CIP occurs in some individuals and not others? • Do you believe it is important to be aware of variances in pain thresholds among people? Why or why not? • What are examples of other conditions in humans that impact the senses in ways that are atypical for human experience?