Question 1

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 ____.

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Question 2

As defined in social psychology, loneliness has to do with ____.

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Question 3

The novel, The Prince of Tides, portrays the consequences of rejection ____.

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Question 4

Which of the following is one of the typical responses that people show in the aftermath of social rejection?

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Question 5

People's INITIAL emotional reaction to social rejection is usually ____.

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Question 6

Suppose that Iris and Warren have been dating for a few weeks, but that Iris has just announced that she no longer wants to see Warren. Assuming that Warren is upset by this news, he will probably feel best-post-rejection-if he spends a few minutes looking at a picture of ____.

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Looking at a picture of a close family member is likely to provide Warren with feelings of comfort and support during this difficult time. Focusing on his own image or on Iris may only serve to heighten feelings of rejection and sadness. Looking at a favorite celebrity may be a distraction but is not likely to provide the emotional support that Warren needs in this moment.

Question 7

Research on school violence reveals that ____ out of 15 such incidents involved extended periods of painful rejection by others.

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Question 8

Based on the social psychological definition of loneliness, it can be assumed that people are lonely if they ____.

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The social psychological definition of loneliness focuses on a perceived lack of social connection rather than objective measures such as frequency of social contact. Therefore, choice D, which emphasizes the subjective experience of not having as much contact or connection with others as one would like, is the best choice. Choices A, B, and C may be associated with loneliness for some individuals, but they do not capture the nuanced subjective experience that defines loneliness according to social psychology.

Question 9

How does social rejection relate to eating patterns, if at all?

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Studies have shown that social rejection can lead to changes in eating behavior, with individuals tending to consume more unhealthy, high-calorie foods and fewer healthy options. This may be in part due to the psychological stress associated with rejection, which can trigger cravings for comfort foods.

Question 10

A common motivation behind acts of school violence is ____.

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Social exclusion, or feeling isolated and rejected by peers, has been identified as a significant factor in the motivation for school shootings and other acts of school violence. Individuals who feel socially excluded may turn to extreme measures to seek revenge or regain a sense of power and control.

Question 11

The painful feeling of wanting more human contact or connection than you have is known as _____.

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Loneliness is defined as the emotional state of feeling disconnected, isolated or unwanted. It is the experience of feeling like you're alone in a room full of people or missing a deeper connection with someone. Ostracism and social rejection may contribute to loneliness, but they are more specific forms of social exclusion. Rejection sensitivity refers to the tendency to anxiously expect and overreact to rejection in social situations, which may also contribute to loneliness but is not the same thing.

Question 12

If Arnold and Alice are dating, and Arnold forgets Alice's birthday, her feelings are likely to be hurt, regardless of ____.

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Question 13

Anya, a high school student, finally musters up to courage to say hello to a group of "cool" kids at school. Suppose that these kids completely reject her by snubbing her greeting and then laughing at her as she walks by. In the immediate aftermath of this social rejection, Anya goes straight in to her geometry class, where she finds that there is a pop quiz. She is most likely to ____.

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Anya has just experienced a traumatic social rejection, which is likely to trigger a sense of emotional numbness or shock. This makes it less likely that she will be able to focus on the quiz and perform well, especially given the added stress of the unexpected pop quiz. While it is possible that she may experience a surge of motivation or determination to prove herself after the rejection, this is less likely than a feeling of numbness or distress. Therefore, choice C is the most accurate option.

Question 14

In the immediate aftermath of social rejection, people tend to respond in several predictable ways. Which of the following is NOT one of the typical (temporary) responses?

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Showing a high degree of self-regulation is not a typical response to social rejection. In fact, research has shown that social rejection impairs self-control and can lead to impulsive behavior. The other three options (A, B, and D) are all common responses to social rejection.

Question 15

People's feelings tend to be hurt the most when they receive a clear sign from another person ____.

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When a person receives a clear sign from another person that they do not care as much as they do about the relationship, it can hurt their feelings deeply. This can be interpreted as a lack of interest or investment in the relationship and can make the person feel unimportant or unvalued.

Question 16

Social rejection has been linked with ____.

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Social rejection has been linked with the desire to avoid or be aloof from others. Studies have shown that individuals who have experienced social rejection tend to withdraw from social situations and may have difficulty forming new relationships.

Question 17

Which of the following is the most accurate explanation of the relationship between social rejection and aggression?

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The most accurate explanation is that social rejection causes aggression AND aggression causes social rejection. It is a bidirectional relationship where they can both influence and be influenced by each other.

Question 18

Tye frequently experiences social rejection by his peers. If he is like most people, on these occasions he is most likely to ____.

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Question 19

Based on the social psychological definition of loneliness, who is probably most lonely?

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Question 20

When it comes to the link between social rejection and eating, research has found that people who experience social rejection tend to ____.

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Research has found that people who experience social rejection tend to eat more as a result of decreased self-regulation. Social rejection has been found to negatively impact self-regulation, making it more difficult for individuals to control their eating behaviors. As a result, they may turn to food as a means of coping with negative emotions and feelings. While social rejection may also lead to feelings of increased hunger, this is not typically the primary factor driving increased eating behavior.

Quiz 11: Attraction and Exclusion