Asked by Suzette Chihuahua on May 27, 2024
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The _____ is a part of the brain that is activated when we are ignored or rejected.
A) hippocampus
B) cingulate gyrus
C) anterior cingulate cortex
D) fusiform gyrus
Anterior Cingulate Cortex
A part of the brain involved in emotional regulation, decision-making, and processing social information.
Cingulate Gyrus
A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in processing emotions and behavior regulation.
Brain
The organ in the head of living beings responsible for central nervous system functions, including thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature control, and much more.
- Identify the psychological and physiological effects of social rejection and loneliness.
Verified Answer
MH
madhab humagainJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The anterior cingulate cortex is the part of the brain that is activated when we perceive social exclusion, rejection, or being ignored. This region helps us experience empathy and controls the emotional response we feel when we face social pain.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the psychological and physiological effects of social rejection and loneliness.