One Recent Brain Imaging Study That Was Investigating Individual Differences

question 72

Multiple Choice

One recent brain imaging study that was investigating individual differences in susceptibility to peer pressure found that individuals who showed a heightened sensitivity to social rejection were:

• A) more likely to be influenced by their emotions when making important decisions.
• B) less able to resist peer influences.
• C) less likely to be influenced by their emotions when making important decisions.
• D) more able to resist peer influences.

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