Psychological Relationship between the Sensory Affective Dimensions of Pain

Psychological Relationship between the Sensory Affective Dimensions of Pain

Pain can be described in a number of different ways, but is determined by the perception of pain that they are experiencing. “Pain is something that comes from our experiences and develops due to stimulation and human interaction. It involves concepts such as location, feelings of unpleasantness and having the sensation of pain. Pain becomes possible because of a psychological development that begins at birth” (Challies). The sensory pain is the quality of the pain experienced in a particular location and is often described as a sensational form of hurt. The affective pain is described as an emotional experience in which pain is perceived by the individual. “The perception of pain results from the brain’s processing of new sensory input with existing memories and emotions, in the same way that other perceptions are produced. Childhood experiences, cultural attitudes, heredity, and gender are factors that contribute to the development of each individual’s perception of and response to different types of pain. Although some people may be able physiologically to withstand pain better than others, cultural factors rather than heredity usually account for that ability” (Meldrum).

There are three major components of pain: Nociceptive pain, inflammatory pain, and Neuropathic pain; Nociceptive pain is caused by the damaging of nociceptors in which affects the nerves and causes an unpleasant sensation. This type of pain can be brought upon by being burned, twisting a wrist, or simply having a migraine. There are two forms of nociceptive pain called somatic and visceral pain; somatic pain is associated with the bones and or joints while visceral pain is triggered...

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