People Who Experience Social Rejection Tend to Eat More Unhealthy

question 67

Multiple Choice

People who experience social rejection tend to eat more unhealthy foods-ice cream, cookies, and French fries-compared to those that don't. Research suggests that this is mainly because social rejection triggers ____.

• A) a "survival mentality," which involves loading up on high-fat and high-carbohydrates foods
• B) biochemical changes in the brain, which make high-fat and high-sugar foods more appealing
• C) an increase in metabolism, which leads to increased hunger
• D) a general breakdown in self-regulation

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Definitions:

Win-Lose Orientation

A competitive viewpoint where one party's gain is seen as another's loss, often leading to conflict and adversarial relationships.

Negotiators

People who engage in discussions with the aim of reaching an agreement or resolving a dispute between parties.

Negotiation

The process by which two or more parties attempt to reach an agreement on matters of mutual interest while aiming to achieve the best possible outcome.

Interdependence

The reliance among two or more entities where each affects or can be affected by the others, highlighting a mutual dependence.