The Tendency to Expect Rejection from Others and to Be

question 155

Short Answer

The tendency to expect rejection from others and to be hypersensitive to rejection, is known as ________________.

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Definitions:

Extinction

The process by which a learned behavior diminishes or disappears as a result of the repeated absence of an unconditioned stimulus or reinforcement.

Reward Centers

Brain structures that regulate the experience of pleasure and motivate individuals towards behaviors necessary for survival, such as eating and reproduction.

Latin Word

A term originating from Latin, a classical language that has contributed to many words in modern languages, especially in science, law, and medicine.

Knowledge

Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation.