Psychologists identify influence of social interaction on sensitivity to physical pain

Monday, November 8, 2010 - 17:20 in Psychology & Sociology

Psychologists at the University of Toronto have shown that the nature of a social interaction has the ability to influence an individual's sensitivity to physical pain. The discovery could have significant clinical implications for doctor-patient relationships and the general well-being of an individual on a daily basis.

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