Elena has an exceptionally high tolerance for sensory stimulation and pain; she works comfortably in noisy, chaotic construction environments without feeling overwhelmed. Her daughter, Maya, thrives in busy, high-decibel settings, loves vibrant festivals, and rarely complains of physical discomfort or minor injuries.
Fiona is highly sensitive to sensory inputs and has a very low pain threshold; she finds bright lights and loud, crowded spaces physically exhausting and distressing. Her daughter, Chloe, frequently covers her ears at everyday sounds, is highly sensitive to the textures of certain clothing fabrics, and cries intensely even from minor scratches or bumps.
In what ways might the biological approach explain the different responses of Elena's and Fiona's daughters to sensory stimulation and physical discomfort?
248 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Approaches in Psychology, covering Learning approaches, Cognitive approach, Biological approach, Psychodynamic approach (A-level only), Humanistic Psychology (A-level only), and Comparison of approaches (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.