The Experience of Being Ostracized Has Been Found to Be

question 34

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 activation to the experience of physical pain.
• D) likely to lead to gun use and other forms of violence.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder marked by persistent sadness, lack of interest, and can include a variety of physical and emotional problems.

Unipolar Depression

A mood disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest, not fluctuating between extremes or poles of mood.

Immune Function

The mechanisms and processes through which the body identifies and fights off pathogens and diseases.

Stress

The physiological and psychological reaction to perceived threats or challenges, leading to a state of tension or strain.