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Naomi Eisenberger and Her Colleagues Are Interested in Whether or Not

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 Naomi Eisenberger and her colleagues are interested in whether or not brain activity correlates with feelings of social rejection. If you were advising Dr. Eisenberger, which technology would you recommend for her study?


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Labeling Theory

A sociological theory that suggests the self-identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them.

David Rosenhan

A psychologist known for his influential study "On Being Sane in Insane Places," which challenged the validity of psychiatric diagnoses.

Pseudo-Patients

Individuals who simulate illness to study the treatment environment and practices within mental health institutions, notably in the Rosenhan experiment.

Differential Association

A theory in criminology suggesting that individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance.

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