That members of some societies endure cutting,burning,whipping,and piercing of the skin that would be agonizing to most people is best explained by a difference in pain tolerance that is due to
A) the age and gender of the persons.
B) the differences in body chemistry.
C) the learned attitudes of different cultures.
D) whether the pain avoidance is episodic or cyclic.

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The fact that some societies endure painful practices while others do not is best explained by the learned attitudes of different cultures. Pain tolerance is shaped by learned attitudes and beliefs about pain, which vary across different societies and cultures. In some societies, certain painful practices may be viewed as necessary for religious or cultural reasons, and individuals may be trained to endure the pain without expressing distress.

That Members of Some Societies Endure Cutting,burning,whipping,and Piercing of the Skin