Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provides a comprehensive and compelling
overview of what psychological theory and research have to say about the nature, causes …

Abstract Purpose of Review Chronic pain affects a significant portion of the population
globally, making it a leading cause of disability. Understanding the multifaceted nature of …

The current work tested whether perceivers believe that women, relative to men, are likely to
exaggerate versus downplay pain, an effect we refer to as the gender-pain exaggeration …

Despite experiencing gender-based violence more frequently and more severely, victims of
sexual harassment and domestic abuse from lower socioeconomic status (SES) …

Six studies tested the hypothesis that evaluators judge Black people less sensitive to social
pain than White people. Social pain was operationalized as the psychological distress …

Across eight experiments, we investigated whether adult perceivers (both lay perceivers and
elementary school teachers) evaluate children's pain differently depending on the child's …

Across four studies, we investigated whether perceptions of children's pain are influenced by
their socioeconomic status (SES). We found evidence that children with low SES were …

Background Health practitioners often meet older persons suffering both from pain and
depression. The study aimed to examine the factors associated with pain among older …

Social pain, defined as distress caused by negative interpersonal experiences (eg,
ostracism, mistreatment), is detrimental to health. Yet, it is unclear how social class might …

Over 95% of veterinarians report believing that dog breeds differ in pain sensitivity. Ratings
made by veterinarians differ from those of the general public, suggesting these beliefs may …