The Experience of Being Ostracized Has Been Found to Be

question 126

Multiple Choice

The experience of being ostracized has been found to be

• A) fleeting and relatively harmless.
• B) more disturbing for women than for men.
• C) similar in brain area activation to the experience of physical pain.
• D) likely to lead to gun use and other forms of violence.

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Definitions:

Mediator

A neutral third party who assists in resolving disputes or conflicts by facilitating communication between the conflicting parties, aiming for a mutually acceptable agreement.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a goal or event has both attractive and repulsive aspects, causing indecision or distress.

Personal Time

An individual's discretionary time that is not occupied by obligations to work or other responsibilities, allowing for leisure or personal activities.

Interorganizational Conflict

A clash of interests, values, actions, or directions between two or more organizations.