Research Shows That the Neurological Effects of Being Excluded from a Social

question 33

Multiple Choice

Research shows that the neurological effects of being excluded from a social interaction are

• A) impossible to detect.
• B) similar to those experienced when we fail at a task.
• C) similar to those experienced when we are in physical pain.
• D) related to those experienced when we fall in love.

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Definitions:

Spatial Memory

The part of memory responsible for recording information about one's environment and its spatial orientation, allowing for navigation in a physical space.

Long-term Retention

The ability to maintain and utilize information over extended periods of time, significant for learning and memory.

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure) and in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress, playing a crucial role in the body's stress response and metabolism.