Asked by Preeti Deshpande on May 27, 2024
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Tuan is rejected by most of his peers.This rejection in Tuan has produced all of the following EXCEPT which reaction?
A) activation of the anterior cingulate cortex
B) a flood of oxytocin in the body
C) a response similar to physical pain
D) an increase in stress-related heart activity
Anterior Cingulate Cortex
A part of the brain involved in a wide range of functions including decision-making, impulse control, emotion, and anticipation of reward.
Oxytocin
A hormone and neurotransmitter often associated with social behaviors, such as bonding, trust, and empathy.
Physical Pain
A distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, experienced somewhere in the body.
- Recognize the mental and physical impacts stemming from social exclusion and feelings of loneliness.
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MM
Md Mehedi HassanMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A flood of oxytocin in the body is actually a response to positive social interaction, not rejection. The other options are all common physiological and psychological reactions to social rejection.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the mental and physical impacts stemming from social exclusion and feelings of loneliness.