Asked by Aniket Barot on May 12, 2024

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Evidence that ostracism produces real pain comes from all of the following EXCEPT

A) people feeling less social pain after taking Tylenol.
B) ostracism activates the pain areas of the brain.
C) people reporting that they feel physical pain from experiencing ostracism.
D) people reporting that they feel better the longer they experience ostracism.

Social Pain

Emotional pain experienced as a result of social rejection, exclusion, or loss of social connections.

Tylenol

A brand name for acetaminophen, a medication used to reduce fever and alleviate pain.

Ostracism

The practice of excluding or ignoring an individual or group by other members of a society or group.

  • Delve into the repercussions of ostracism on an individual's psyche and their ability to function socially.
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Deborah JonesMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The statement "people reporting that they feel better the longer they experience ostracism" contradicts the idea that ostracism produces real pain, as experiencing pain would not lead to people feeling better over time. Choices A, B, and C all provide evidence that ostracism produces real pain.